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Work & Community Support Specialist

Part-time

Work Opportunities Unlimited

Laconia, NHPart-time$19–21/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19–21/hr
Location
Laconia, NH
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver’s License

Job overview

Work Opportunities Unlimited is hiring a Work & Community Support Specialist. Work Opportunities Unlimited seeks a Work & Community Support Specialist in Laconia, NH to engage individuals in work, recreation, and personal activities that promote independence, providing transportation, on‑site job support, coaching, and advocacy while fostering self‑advocacy and communication skills.

Key focus areas include Transport individuals to and from work and volunteer sites using your vehicle, Provide long‑term on‑site job support for the duration of an individual’s employment, and Serve as coach and advocate to foster success in the workplace.

Successful candidates bring Valid Driver’s License, Criminal Background Check, and Motor Vehicle Check. Important skills include MS Office, Electronic Documentation, Mobile Device App Access, Mobile Device Apps, Leadership, and Driving. Preferred (not required): Customer Service, Collaboration, and Independent Work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MS OfficeElectronic DocumentationMobile Device App AccessCustomer ServiceCollaborationIndependent WorkMobile Device AppsLeadershipDrivingElectronic Documentation SystemHigh‑Touch Customer ServiceCoachingAdvocacyCollaborative TeamworkTransportation of Individuals

Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseCriminal Background CheckMotor Vehicle CheckPrevious High‑Touch Customer Service ExperienceManagement of Small Team ExperienceInformal Leadership in Sports Clubs or Civic Organizations

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Work & Community Support 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.

Work & Community Support Specialists engage individuals in work, recreation, and other personal activities that promote living a preferred lifestyle in their community. Work & Community Support gives the individual the opportunity to participate in activities that will put them on a path to independence.

A typical day might include the following:

  • Using your vehicle to transport individuals to and from work and volunteer sites (mileage reimbursement provided)

  • Provide long-term, on-site, job support for the duration of an individual’s employment

  • Serve as their coach and advocate to foster success in the workplace

  • Support their participation in volunteer and/or other recreational activities to help develop self-advocacy, independent living and communication skills

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 to choose 3-5 days per week, with hours between 8:00 or 8:30am – 3:00 or 3:30pm each day)

  • 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

  • Health and Wellness

  • Work/life balance

  • Growth and Development

Pay: $19-$21 per hour

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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