Remote Disability Employment Specialist | Job Placement

Bailes Consulting Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work from home

Job summary

Bailes Consulting Services in Broward County seeks an experienced Employment Specialist (1099 independent contractor) to help individuals with disabilities achieve competitive employment in VR and workforce development settings.

You will conduct job search coaching, resume and interview support, build employer relationships, provide on-site support, document progress, and ensure ADA compliance while collaborating with VR counselors and partners.

Qualifications

• Four years of proven experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting with individuals with disabilities and job coaching/placement.
• Master’s Degree in related fields plus one year of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related fields plus two years of relevant experience.
• Associate’s degree with three years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with job search activities, including resume development and interview preparation.
• Identify strengths, goals, abilities, and workplace preferences of individuals with disabilities.
• Develop and maintain employer relationships to create competitive employment opportunities.
• Provide job coaching, on-site support, and follow-along services for long-term employment success.
• Document progress and maintain records compliant with VR standards.
• Educate employers on disability inclusion and ADA compliance.
• Collaborate with VR counselors and community partners to ensure quality services.

Skills

Job coaching

Resume development

Interview preparation

Employer outreach

ADA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation or related field

Master's degree in rehabilitation or related field

Associate's degree with related experience

Job description

Bailes Consulting Services in Broward County seeks an experienced Employment Specialist (1099 independent contractor) to help individuals with disabilities achieve competitive employment in VR and workforce development settings.

You will conduct job search coaching, resume and interview support, build employer relationships, provide on-site support, document progress, and ensure ADA compliance while collaborating with VR counselors and partners.