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Employment Specialist

Work Opportunities Unlimited

West Palm Beach, FLJob$19–21/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$19–21/hr
Location
West Palm Beach, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degreeValid Driver’s License

Job overview

Work Opportunities Unlimited is hiring an Employment Specialist. Work Opportunities Unlimited is an employee‑owned business that helps people with diverse skills and abilities find meaningful employment. The Employment Specialist will assist individuals with disabilities in developing career goals, creating resumes, applying for jobs, and preparing for interviews while collaborating with local businesses and providing on‑site coaching.

Key focus areas include Work with individuals to develop career goals and objectives, Teach individuals how to create customized resumes, fill out effective job applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews, and Engage with local businesses to develop potential job opportunities.

Successful candidates bring Four Years Experience In Public Vocational Rehabilitation And Workforce Development, Valid Driver’s License, and Criminal Background Check. Important skills include MS Office, Documenting Notes In Electronic System, Accessing Apps On Mobile Device, Electronic Documentation System, Mobile Device Apps, and Career Coaching. Preferred (not required): Develop Career Goals And Objectives, Create Customized Resume, Fill Out Effective Job Applications, and Write Cover Letters.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MS OfficeDocumenting Notes in Electronic SystemAccessing Apps on Mobile DeviceDevelop Career Goals and ObjectivesCreate Customized ResumeFill Out Effective Job ApplicationsWrite Cover LettersPrepare for InterviewsEngaging With Local BusinessesDevelop Potential Job OpportunitiesCoaching and Guiding Individuals at Job SitesCollaborative TeamworkIndependent WorkManagement of Small TeamInformal LeadershipDevelop Career GoalsFill Out Job ApplicationsEngage With Local BusinessesCoachingGuiding IndividualsWork IndependentlyElectronic Documentation SystemMobile Device AppsCareer CoachingJob CoachingJob PlacementMobile Device ApplicationsResume WritingInterview PreparationCareer Goal Development

Qualifications

Four Years Experience in Public Vocational Rehabilitation or Workforce Development SettingAssociate’s Degree and Three Years Experience or Bachelor’s Degree and Two Years Experience or Master’s Degree and One Year ExperienceValid Driver’s LicenseCriminal Background CheckMotor Vehicle Check

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. 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:

  • 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 experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting working with individuals with disabilities

  • 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

  • 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: $19-$21 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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