Senior Career Advancement Specialist — Flexible Hours

Triangle; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Triangle’s Day Services seeks a Senior Career Advancement Specialist to empower adults with disabilities toward competitive employment and collegiate pathways. You’ll lead 1:1 coaching, develop programs, and connect participants with employers while coordinating with DDS and families.

You will implement workforce readiness activities, monitor progress, and advocate for participant goals in collaboration with the management team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; additional education preferred.
• 1–3 years of Human Services job placement experience required.
• Massachusetts Driver's License and clean driving record required.
• Personal vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized and group-based career readiness, employment, and collegiate pathway services.
• Provide 1:1 job development, job coaching, and career planning support.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to support personal and professional growth.
• Integrate independent living, self-advocacy, soft skills, and workplace readiness into programming.
• Support participants in developing natural support to increase independence and community integration.
• Provide transportation to employment-related activities as needed (interviews, assessments, job searches, job coaching).
• Develop and maintain relationships with community employers and collegiate partners.
• Identify, create, and expand competitive, integrated employment opportunities.
• Facilitate job shadowing, training opportunities, and workforce exposure experiences.
• Monitor job performance, workplace behavior, and satisfaction for supported participants.
• Troubleshoot employment-related concerns with employers and stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Meet and maintain a 35-hour per week quota.
• Support onboarding and training of new Career Advancement Specialists across the department in collaboration with the management team.
• Lead or co-lead monthly best practice meetings with the Employment Team.
• Design, implement, and evaluate one new employment-related initiative per quarter, such as mock career fairs, workforce training events, employer panels, or innovative employment programming.
• Produce and manage supported employment schedules and monitor contract utilization.
• Submit accurate daily billing and documentation using Penelope software.
• Contribute to monthly ISP/Life Plan progress notes and goal tracking.
• Collect and maintain data related to ISP/Life Plan goals, behavior plans, and employment outcomes.
• Collaborate with Case Management to ensure participant goals are met.
• Participate in ISP/Life Plan meetings with DDS, participants, and support teams as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with families regarding employment progress and needs.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and department planning sessions.
• Flex schedule as needed to meet employment site and participant needs, notifying management of changes.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Triangle’s Day Services seeks a Senior Career Advancement Specialist to empower adults with disabilities toward competitive employment and collegiate pathways. You’ll lead 1:1 coaching, develop programs, and connect participants with employers while coordinating with DDS and families.

You will implement workforce readiness activities, monitor progress, and advocate for participant goals in collaboration with the management team.