Employment Specialist

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Leominster (MA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Résumé du poste

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an ESOP company helping people with diverse skills find meaningful employment since 1982. As an Employment Specialist you will assist individuals in finding fulfilling work, developing career goals, and preparing for interviews.

You will also engage local businesses to create opportunities and coach clients at their job sites. Mileage reimbursement is provided for transportation to interviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in high‑touch customer service environments.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable using MS Office and documenting notes in an electronic system.

Responsabilités

• Help individuals set career goals and objectives.
• Teach resume creation, job applications, cover letters, and interview prep.
• Engage with local businesses to develop job opportunities.
• Coach and guide individuals at their job sites.

Connaissances

Customer service

Team collaboration

Independent work

MS Office

Description du poste

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an employee-owned (ESOP) business that has been helping people with diverse skills and abilities find meaningful employment since 1982. You can be part of our rewarding mission to positively impact lives each and every day.

As an Employment Specialist (known internally as a Career Resource Specialist) you will help individuals find meaningful employment.

A typical day might include the following:

• Working with individuals to develop career goals and objectives
• Teaching individuals how to create a customized resume, fill out effective job applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews
• Engaging with local businesses to develop potential job opportunities
• Coaching and guiding individuals at their job sites
• Provide occasional transportation to interviews and other essential employment milestones, while supporting individuals towards independent community travel. (mileage reimbursement provided)

This position may interest you if:

• You want to positively impact an individual's life
• You have previous experience in high-touch customer service environments
• You thrive being part of a collaborative team, yet can work independently

Career growth opportunities – potential selection into our Management Training Program for people who have the following experience:

• Management of a small team
• Informal leadership in sports, clubs, or civic organizations

Additional requirements include:

• Valid driver’s license and comfortable traveling within your local community
• Monday – Friday, daytime business hours (flexibility offered for part-time)
• Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits with bonus opportunities
• Health and Wellness
• Work/life balance
• Growth and Development

Pay: $20-$23 per hour

Interested in learning more?

Upon employment acceptance, candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background and motor vehicle check.