Employment Specialist
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Work Opportunities Unlimited is hiring an Employment Specialist. Work Opportunities Unlimited seeks an Employment Specialist to assist individuals with disabilities in finding meaningful employment, developing career goals, creating customized resumes, and preparing for interviews while collaborating with local businesses and a team.
Key focus areas include Develop career goals and objectives with individuals, Teach resume creation, job applications, cover letters, and interview preparation, and Engage local businesses to develop potential job opportunities.
Successful candidates bring Four Years Experience In Public Vocational Rehabilitation And/Or Workforce Development Setting Working With Individuals With Disabilities Or Associate’s Degree And Three Years Experience Or Bachelor’s Degree And Two Years Experience Or Master’s Degree And One Year Experience, Valid Driver’s License, and Criminal Background And Motor Vehicle Check. Important skills include Job Coaching, Job Placement, MS Office, Electronic System Documentation, Mobile Device App Access, and Documenting Notes In Electronic System. Preferred (not required): Develop Career Goals, Resume Creation, Job Application Assistance, and Cover Letter Writing.
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Employment Specialist
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FT/PT
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Vero Beach, FL (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Vero%20Beach%2C%20FL&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)
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Posted on August 14, 2026
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Job ID:9939
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Work Opportunities Unlimited
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 an Employment Specialist you will help individuals find meaningful employment. Please note that this role would require candidates to have the following experience:
Four yearsof experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting working with individuals with disabilities including responsibilities in job coaching and job placementOR an associate’s degree and three years of experience OR a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience OR a master’s degree and one year of experience.
A typical day might include the following:
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Working with individuals to develop career goals and objectives
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Teaching individuals how to create a customized resume, fill out effective job applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews
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Engaging with local businesses to develop potential job opportunities
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Coaching and guiding individuals at their job sites
This position may interest you if:
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You want to positively impact an individual’s life
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You have experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting working with individuals with disabilities
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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:
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Management of a small team
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Informal leadership in sports, clubs, or civic organizations
Additional Requirements include:
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Valid driver’s license and comfortable traveling within your local community
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Monday – Friday, daytime business hours
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Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device
Interested in learning more?
Apply today. If you have any questions, please call our team at 866-761-1347 or email [email protected]
All conversations are confidential. We look forward to learning more about you.
To learn more about our inspiring work, click on the links below:
https://workopportunities.net/#culture-video
https://workopportunities.net/successes/
We offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits with bonus opportunities
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Health and Wellness
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Work/life balance
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Growth and Development
Pay: $19-$20 room for additional compensation based on supporting clients to achieve successful outcomes
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.
For additional information regarding The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, Please click here (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/) .
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