Field-Based Employment Specialist – Disabilities Services

Advocates; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates in central Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated full-time Employment Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in securing and maintaining employment. You will conduct group and one-on-one sessions, build job readiness skills, and help navigate applications, interviews, and job coaching.

This role involves driving to the Worcester, Milford, Northbridge area and surrounding towns, with a starting rate of $21.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and commitment to, agency mission and values.
• Communicate effectively with each client as well as family members, when necessary.
• Manage a case load for 6-7 clients helping them look for work as well as job coaching individuals already employed.
• Create own schedule based on client caseload and communicate schedule weekly with supervisor.
• Ability to think creatively to engage the client and help each person meet their employment goals.
• Ability to source job opportunities off of several different online job boards and communicate effectively with employers.
• Help clients with job applications, cover letters, resumes, interview skills and other soft skills needed for successful employment.
• Work independently as well as directly with each individual during the job development process.
• Complete required monthly progress reports and keep detailed job development logs and records for each individual on your caseload

Skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Advocates in central Massachusetts is seeking a dedicated full-time Employment Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in securing and maintaining employment. You will conduct group and one-on-one sessions, build job readiness skills, and help navigate applications, interviews, and job coaching.

This role involves driving to the Worcester, Milford, Northbridge area and surrounding towns, with a starting rate of $21.50 per hour.