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Employment Specialist

Part-time

Work Opportunities Unlimited

Silver Spring, MDFull-time / Part-time$21–24/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$21–24/hr
Location
Silver Spring, MD
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Work Opportunities Unlimited’s Employment Specialist, internally known as a Career Resource Specialist, helps individuals find meaningful employment. The role includes developing career goals, teaching job-search skills, engaging local businesses, and coaching individuals at job sites. It involves community-based travel in a personal vehicle. The posting seeks someone with high-touch customer service experience who can collaborate and work independently; a valid driver’s license and comfort with local travel are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceCollaborationIndependent WorkMicrosoft OfficeElectronic DocumentationMobile Apps

Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseLocal Community TravelSmall Team ManagementInformal Leadership

Benefits

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

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(known internally as a Career Resource Specialist) you will help individuals find meaningful employment.

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

  • Community-based travel in your personal vehicle to facilitate community-based job development and coaching , ensuring all services are delivered directly in the local environment. (mileage reimbursement provided)

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 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 wages in the range of $21-24/hr with bonus opportunities and mileage reimbursement

  • Work/life balance

  • Growth and Development

  • Full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, ESOP, tuition reimbursement, PTO (accrued based on hours worked and years of service), 3 sick days and 10 paid holidays.

  • Eligibility for some benefits based on full-time or part-time status.

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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