Employment Specialist

MacDonald Training Center, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Mission-driven environment

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

MacDonald Training Center, Inc. is looking for an Employment Specialist to help individuals with disabilities explore career opportunities, prepare for employment, and secure and retain jobs in the community.

The role emphasizes person-centered planning, collaboration with families, schools, and local employers, and ongoing coaching. Qualified candidates will have strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills, plus a valid driver’s license and ability to travel within

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Background in vocational rehabilitation, job coaching, or related services is a plus.
• Experience with DVR, APD, schools, or community providers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with career exploration, resumes, applications, interview prep, and readiness.
• Develop relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and promote inclusive hiring.
• Provide individualized job coaching, workplace training, and ongoing employment support.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, schools, employers, DVR, APD, and community partners.
• Support individualized employment planning, job retention, and increased independence.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and required reporting and training.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Computer skills

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Four years of relevant experience path

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience

Associate's or unrelated degree + 2 years

Master's degree + 6 months experience

Job description

Description

Make a Difference in Someone’s Career!

Are you passionate about helping individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful employment and greater independence? MTC is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Employment Specialist to provide individualized, community-based employment services.

In this role, you will help individuals explore career opportunities, develop job skills, secure employment, and maintain long-term success in the workplace.

• Assist individuals with career exploration, resumes, job applications, interview preparation, and employment readiness.
• Develop relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and promote inclusive hiring.
• Provide individualized job coaching, workplace training, and ongoing employment support.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, schools, employers, Vocational Rehabilitation, APD, and community partners.
• Support individualized employment planning, job retention, and increased independence.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, monitor employment outcomes, and complete required reporting, billing, and training on a timely basis.
• Represent MTC professionally while promoting a respectful, person-centered, and collaborative environment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

Candidates must meet at least one of the following education and experience pathways:

• Option 1: Four years of relevant experience in vocational rehabilitation, job placement, job coaching, counseling, or related services supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Option 2: A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, plus one year of relevant experience.
• Option 3: An associate's degree, or a bachelor's or master's degree in an unrelated field, plus two years of relevant experience.
• Option 4: A master's degree in a related field plus six months of relevant experience.

Employees providing Supported Employment Services must hold a Supported Employment training certificate from a state- or nationally recognized program, consistent with applicable DVR requirements.

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Experience with Vocational Rehabilitation, APD, schools, workforce agencies, or community rehabilitation providers is a plus.

Additional requirements:

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle registration and insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout Hillsborough County and surrounding areas.
• Strong communication, organizational, computer, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in community settings and build positive relationships with individuals served, employers, and community partners.

Must pass a Level II background check/fingerprinting (https://info.flclearinghouse.com), drug screening, and FDOT/MVR check.

Why Join MTC?

• Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Benefits package offered.

MTC is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.