Employment Specialist

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Benefits package

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an ESOP, employee-owned organization helping people with diverse skills find meaningful employment since 1982. As an Employment Specialist, you’ll guide individuals to develop career goals, teach resume writing and interviewing skills, and connect with local businesses to create opportunities.

You’ll travel in your community to provide hands-on coaching and services. This full-time role requires a valid driver’s license, weekday hours, and comfort with MS

Qualifications

• Experience in high-touch customer service environments.
• Comfortable communicating with individuals and businesses.
• Proficient with MS Office and electronic notes systems.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals develop career goals and objectives.
• Teach resume writing, job applications, cover letters, and interview prep.
• Engage with local businesses to develop job opportunities.
• Coach individuals at their job sites and travel within the community; mileage reimbursement provided.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driver's license

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 each 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 Community-based travel in your personal vehicle to facilitate community-based job development and coaching, ensuring all services are delivered directly in the local environment. (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 for part time)
• Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device

All conversations are confidential. We look forward to learning more about you.

We offer:

• Competitive wages in the range of $21-24/hr with bonus opportunities and mileage reimbursement
• Work/life balance
• Growth and Development
• Full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, ESOP, tuition reimbursement, PTO (accrued based on hours worked and years of service), 3 sick days and 10 paid holidays.
• Eligibility for some benefits based on full-time or part-time status.

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