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Lead Employment Specialist

Work Opportunities Unlimited

Methuen, MAFull-time$23–26/hrSeen 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$23–26/hr
Location
Methuen, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Work Opportunities Unlimited is an employee-owned business that supports people with diverse skills and abilities in finding meaningful employment. The Lead Employment Specialist coordinates client services, provides direct support to clients, and leads team members. The role works in the community, partnering with local businesses and helping clients pursue employment and independence.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team FeedbackGoal AchievementTechnologyWorkflow EfficiencyCommunity-Based ServicesCommunicationStakeholder Collaboration

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Lead Employment Specialist

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 and positively impact the lives of many each and every day.

When you join our team, you join the best talent around. We offer individual development plans, customized training, competitive wages and benefits, a supportive company culture as well as tools and resources to succeed and advance within the company.

ALead Employment Specialist will support coordinating client services, along with providing both direct client services and leadership to team members.

A day in the life of the Lead Employment Specialist might include:

  • Actively engaged in the community to coach, mentor, and support team members

  • Partnering with local businesses to identify employment opportunities for clients

  • Providing services to clients to assist them in achieving their goals for employment and independence

  • Supporting team members with weekly and monthly objectives

  • Creating career goals with clients and teaching vocational skills: interview preparation, writing resumes and cover letters

What you bring to the role:

  • Skilled at providing feedback to team members both positive and constructive for continuous improvement

  • Track record of demonstratable success meeting and exceeding goals

  • Comfort level with technology and utilizing it to maximize efficiencies in workflow

  • Interest or experience working in a community-based setting

  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with our stakeholders to ensure delivery of quality outcomes

Why WOU?

  • An employee-owned, mission driven company that provides a supportive culture and collaborative environment

  • Monday-Friday, business hours, working in the community

  • Competitive pay, accrued paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and more

  • Health, dental, and vision benefits, tuition assistance, and a 401(k) plan

  • Professional development opportunities

Join our team and help change the world of work!

For further details on the above, please click here: https://workopportunities.net/careers/

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

Pay $23-26

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