Employment Specialist for Broward County

Bailes Consulting Services; United States; Hybride; USD 40 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bailes Consulting Services in Broward County seeks an Employment Specialist (1099 contractor) to help individuals identify strengths, goals, and placement opportunities under Vocational Rehabilitation guidelines. The role focuses on job search support, employer outreach, and coaching to ensure successful placements.

You will build employer partnerships and provide on-site and follow-up services. Travel to employer sites is required; flexible full-time or part-time options and some remote work

Qualifications

• Strong communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build employer partnerships and promote workplace inclusion.
• Fluent in Spanish and Creole is a strong plus.

Responsabilités

• Assist participants in job search activities, including resume development, interview preparation, and applications.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local employers to create job opportunities.
• Provide job coaching, on-site support, and follow-up services to ensure successful employment placements.
• Document client progress and maintain accurate records in compliance with industry standards.
• Educate employers on disability inclusion, workplace accommodations, and ADA compliance.
• Monitor job retention and support both the employer and client to foster long-term success.

Connaissances

Communication

Advocacy

Problem-solving

Employer partnerships

Formation

Master’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

Description du poste

Future Opening: Employment Specialist for Broward County

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Employment Specialist (fee for service, commission based, independent contractor) to join our team in Broward County. The Employment Specialist will work closely with individuals to identify their strengths, career goals, and workplace preferences, and will connect them with competitive employment opportunities that meet the guidelines of Vocational Rehabilitation.
This position is a 1099 contractor, fee-for-service position, not salary or hourly.
Position can be full time or part time.
Responsibilities Include:

• Assist participants in job search activities, including resume development, interview preparation, and applications.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local employers to create job opportunities.
• Provide job coaching, on-site support, and follow-up services to ensure successful employment placements.
• Document client progress and maintain accurate records in compliance with industry standards.
• Educate employers on disability inclusion, workplace accommodations, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Monitor job retention and support both the employer and client to foster long-term success.

Qualifications:

Strong communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to build employer partnerships and promote workplace inclusion.
Fluent in the following languages a strong plus: Spanish and Creole.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (travel to employer sites and client meetings required).
One or More of the Following are Required:

• Four years’ experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program; experience in job placement, job coaching, or counseling; or other related experience working with persons with disabilities. OR
• A Master’s Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, from an accredited college or university, and six month’s experience as described above. OR
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, from an accredited college or university, and one year’s experience as described above. OR
• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an unrelated field, and two years’ experience as described above.

Flexible work from home options available.

Careers With BCS

BCS is dedicated to fostering a healthy, equal work environment. We believe that everyone has a role they will excel in, and we want to help you find yours within our organization.
Our agency adheres to the national and state standards of ethics. Our professionals are held to the highest ethical standards. We have partnered with and agree to operate under the APSE Ethical guidelines.

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