Workforce Development Specialist: Empowering Disabled Professionals

Global Connections to Employment; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide nonprofit that helps people with significant disabilities, including veterans, gain meaningful employment. The Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) supports team members with disabilities in maintaining employment, building job skills, and pursuing advancement.

The WDS evaluates each member’s needs, determines supports and accommodations, and delivers on-site retention services to promote performance, independence, and long-term success,

Qualifications

• Related degree fields: Rehabilitation, Counseling, Social work, Psychology, Education, Human Resources, or Business Administration.
• Experience in vocational rehabilitation, job placement, counseling, or related work supporting adults with disabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent with four years’ employment experience (or higher degree with related experience).
• Knowledge of workforce development, disability employment, job coaching, workplace accommodations, and employment retention practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist team members with disabilities in maintaining employment, building job-related skills, and pursuing career advancement.
• Evaluate each member’s employment needs; determine appropriate support and accommodations; deliver on-site retention services.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and internal/external stakeholders to reduce employment barriers and support training.
• Help facilitate placement or transition services for career growth opportunities.

Skills

Workforce development

Disability employment

Job coaching

Workplace accommodations

Employment retention

Stakeholder communication

Documentation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate's degree in related field

High school diploma + 4 years experience

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Global Connections to Employment (GCE) is a nationwide nonprofit that helps people with significant disabilities, including veterans, gain meaningful employment. The Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) supports team members with disabilities in maintaining employment, building job skills, and pursuing advancement.

The WDS evaluates each member’s needs, determines supports and accommodations, and delivers on-site retention services to promote performance, independence, and long-term success,