Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV

MaineHealth; Biddeford (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid parental leave

flexible work options

student loan assistance

professional development opportunities

well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth's Vocational Services in Biddeford, ME seeks an Employment Specialist IV to help individuals with behavioral health services find and maintain meaningful work. You will meet one-on-one with job seekers, connect with local employers, and collaborate with community partners to create opportunities that support long-term success.

In this full-time role, you will coach participants on career interests, search for jobs, prep resumes, practice interviews, build employer relationships, and

Responsibilities

• Meet with individuals to discuss career interests, skills, strengths, and job goals.
• Help participants search for jobs, prepare resumes, and practice interview skills.
• Build relationships with local employers and identify job opportunities.
• Connect individuals with community resources that support employment success.
• Provide coaching and support before, during, and after job placement.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and support networks.
• Maintain documentation and track participant progress.
• Advocate for inclusive employment opportunities throughout the community.

Skills

Career counseling

Job search

Resume writing

Interview coaching

Employer relations

Job description

Vocational Services Employment Specialist IV

Location: Biddeford, ME
Schedule: Full Time
Job Category: Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 97257
Date Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Location: York County, Maine
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
Hours: Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM and 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Do you enjoy helping people reach their goals while building strong connections in the community?

As an Employment Specialist, you'll help individuals receiving behavioral health services find and maintain meaningful employment. You'll work one-on-one with job seekers, connect with local employers, and collaborate with community partners to create opportunities that support long-term success.

What You'll Do

• Meet with individuals to discuss career interests, skills, strengths, and job goals.
• Help participants search for jobs, prepare resumes, and practice interview skills.
• Build relationships with local employers and identify job opportunities.
• Connect individuals with community resources that support employment success.
• Provide coaching and support before, during, and after job placement.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and support networks.
• Maintain documentation and track participant progress.
• Advocate for inclusive employment opportunities throughout the community.

Why This Role Matters

Employment can be a powerful step toward greater independence, confidence, and well-being. In this role, you'll help individuals overcome barriers, achieve personal goals, and build meaningful careers.

You’ll serve communities throughout York County, one of Maine's most diverse and economically vibrant regions. With opportunities across healthcare, education, hospitality, technology, manufacturing, and the skilled trades, you’ll help connect people with meaningful work while supporting local workforce needs.

If you're passionate about helping others, building community partnerships, and making a direct impact in people's lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire.

• paid parental leave
• flexible work options
• student loan assistance
• professional development opportunities
• well-being resources

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $66,123.20to $89,481.60per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [emailprotected] .

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

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