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Employment Specialist

Work Opportunities Unlimited
Work Opportunities Unlimited Salary
Chester, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an employee-owned Human Services company that has been helping people with barriers to employment find meaningful jobs since 1982. You can be part of our rewarding mission and make a difference in the lives of others each and every day.When you join our team, you join the best talent around. We offer individual development plans, customized training, competitive wages and benefits, a supportive company culture as well as tools and resources to succeed and advance within the company.

An Employment Specialist engages clients to find and maintain meaningful work. This role will support clients through the process of achieving success and independence in employment.

As an Employment Specialist, a typical day might include the following :

  • Working with clients to develop career goals and objectives, assisting clients in finding and maintaining meaningful employment
  • Teaching clients how to create a customized resume, fill out effective job applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews
  • Actively engaging with businesses to develop employment opportunities for clients
  • Coaching clients at their job site and providing guidance to ensure success and independence

The job might be for you if :

  • You are a great networker who enjoys building new relationships in the community
  • You have human services experience or an interest in the field
  • You want to make a positive impact in the lives of others
  • You thrive being part of a collaborative team
  • Additional requirements include :

  • Valid driver’s license and comfortable with travel within the community
  • Monday – Friday, daytime hours availability (flexibility offered for part-time)
  • Comfortable using technology for documentation and organization
  • Interested in learning more? Apply through Indeed today. If you have any questions, please call our team at 866-761-1347 or email careers@workopportunities.net

    All conversations are confidential. We look forward to learning more about you.

    About Work Opportunities Unlimited Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an employee-owned Human Services company that has been helping people with barriers to employment find meaningful jobs since 1982.

    We offer :

  • Competitive wages in the range of $18-23 / 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

    Salary : $18 - $23

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