Vocational Specialist

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an ESOP organization focused on helping people with diverse skills find meaningful employment. As a Vocational Specialist, you will assist individuals in finding rewarding work and supporting their career goals.

A typical day includes counseling, resume and application coaching, employer outreach, and on-site guidance for participants, with occasional transportation to interviews and milestones.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and comfortable traveling within your local community.
• Monday–Friday daytime hours; flexibility for part-time.
• Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals to develop career goals and objectives.
• Teach individuals how to create resumes, fill out job applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews.
• Engage with local businesses to develop potential job opportunities.
• Coach and guide individuals at their job sites.
• Provide occasional transportation to interviews and other milestones; mileage reimbursement provided.

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an employee-owned (ESOP) business that has been helping people with diverse skills and abilities find meaningful employment since 1982. You can be part of our rewarding mission to positively impact lives each and every day.

As a Vocational Specialist (known internally as a Career Resource Specialist) you will help individuals find meaningful employment.

A typical day might include the following:

• Working with individuals to develop career goals and objectives
• Teaching individuals how to create a customized resume, fill out effective job applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews
• Engaging with local businesses to develop potential job opportunities
• Coaching and guiding individuals at their job sites
• Provide occasional transportation to interviews and other essential employment milestones, while supporting individuals towards independent community travel. (mileage reimbursement provided)

This position may interest you if:

• You want to positively impact an individual’s life
• You have previous experience in high-touch customer service environments
• You thrive being part of a collaborative team, yet can work independently

Career growth opportunities

– potential selection into our Management Training Program for people who have the following experience:

• Management of a small team
• Informal leadership in sports, clubs, or civic organizations

Additional requirements include:

• Valid driver’s license and comfortable traveling within your local community
• Monday – Friday, daytime business hours (flexibility offered for part-time)
• Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits with bonus opportunities
• Health and Wellness
• Work/life balance
• Growth and Development

Pay: $21-$24 per hour

Upon employment acceptance, candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background and motor vehicle check.