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Employment Specialist

Part-time

Work Opportunities Unlimited

Pembroke, MAPart-time$22–25/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$22–25/hr
Location
Pembroke, MA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver’s License

Job overview

Work Opportunities Unlimited is hiring an Employment Specialist. The Employment Specialist at Work Opportunities Unlimited helps individuals find meaningful employment by transporting them to interviews, developing career goals, teaching resume and interview skills, engaging local businesses for job opportunities, and providing coaching at job sites.

Key focus areas include Transport individuals to and from job interviews using your vehicle, Develop career goals and objectives with individuals, and Teach individuals how to create customized resumes, fill out applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews.

Successful candidates bring Valid Driver’s License, Travel Within Local Community, and Previous Experience In High‑Touch Customer Service Environments. Important skills include MS Office, Documenting Notes In Electronic System, Accessing Apps On Mobile Device, Electronic Documentation System, Mobile Device Apps, and Customer Service. Preferred (not required): Develop Career Goals, Create Customized Resume, Fill Out Job Applications, and Write Cover Letters.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MS OfficeDocumenting Notes in Electronic SystemAccessing Apps on Mobile DeviceDevelop Career GoalsCreate Customized ResumeFill Out Job ApplicationsWrite Cover LettersPrepare for InterviewsEngage With Local BusinessesCoachingGuidingHigh-Touch Customer ServiceCollaborative TeamworkIndependent WorkElectronic Documentation SystemMobile Device AppsCustomer ServiceCareer CounselingCollaboration

Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseCriminal Background CheckMotor Vehicle CheckHigh‑Touch Customer Service ExperienceManagement of Small Team ExperienceInformal Leadership Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

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 to positively impact lives each and every day.

As an Employment Specialist you will help individuals find meaningful employment.

A typical day might include the following:

  • Using your vehicle to transport individuals to and from job interviews (mileage reimbursement provided)

  • 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

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

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:

  • Competitive salary and benefits with bonus opportunities

  • Health and Wellness

  • Work/life balance

  • Growth and Development

Pay $22-$25

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.

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