Empowerment-Focused Employment Specialist

Advocates; Wilkins Four Corners (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking an Employment Specialist to help individuals with disabilities build confidence, develop job skills, and achieve meaningful employment goals. Through one-on-one and group support, you’ll guide participants through career exploration, job preparation, and workplace success.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you’ll make a real impact while gaining valuable experience in human services, employment support, and mental health in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Provide individualized and group support focused on job readiness and employment skills.
• Assist individuals in identifying career goals and developing person-centered employment plans.
• Support individuals in accessing and navigating community resources and job opportunities.
• Implement teaching strategies aligned with ISPs and behavior plans.
• Promote independence, informed decision-making, and appropriate risk-taking.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group support focused on job readiness and employment skills.
• Assist individuals in identifying career goals and developing person-centered employment plans.
• Support individuals in accessing and navigating community resources and job opportunities.
• Implement teaching strategies aligned with ISPs and behavior plans.
• Promote independence, informed decision-making, and appropriate risk-taking.
• Maintain respectful, professional communication with individuals, families, team members, and community partners.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Maintain certifications including First Aid, CPR, Safety Care, and HR/DPPC.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards.
• Promote and uphold human rights, privacy, and dignity of all individuals served.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocates is seeking an Employment Specialist to help individuals with disabilities build confidence, develop job skills, and achieve meaningful employment goals. Through one-on-one and group support, you’ll guide participants through career exploration, job preparation, and workplace success.

This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you’ll make a real impact while gaining valuable experience in human services, employment support, and mental health in a mission-driven environment.