Employment Specialist

About the role

At employU, our culture is EPIC – Empowerment, Passion, Integrity, Commitment – and it guides how we show up every day for our team and the community we serve. We empower individuals within the disability community to gain the knowledge, connections, and confidence needed to achieve independence through sustainable careers. As we expand, there are ongoing opportunities for growth and career advancement. Employees enjoy a flexible schedule, weekly pay, community‑based work, a supportive team, and a strong work/life balance. To get a glimpse of the employU atmosphere, watch this video: https://youtu.be/K6Hf9jusJlA.

• Empowerment – We give every person the tools, support, and confidence to chart their own career path.
• Passion – Energy and enthusiasm drive us to exceed expectations and change lives.
• Integrity – Honesty, transparency, and ethical decision‑making guide everything we do.
• Commitment – We invest in long‑term partnerships with clients, employers, and one another to ensure shared success.

Responsibilities

• Organizes area Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) campaigns and works to develop new business relationships; assists the team to ensure appropriate and sufficient area MOU development.
• Supervises, trains and assists Job Coaches (JC) with job activities; monitors JC work hours to ensure proper tracking.
• Searches for OJT opportunities that match the customer’s interests, abilities and are a reasonable distance to their home; researches online job boards, company websites and social media; networks with hiring managers and human resources to promote service in efforts to find OJT opportunities.
• Assists customers with applications and assessments as needed.
• Helps the customer prepare for interviews by providing instruction on how to write a resume, how to complete and follow‑up on job applications; assists and coaches customers with interviewing skills.
• Maintains contact with customers via phone, text, email or in person on a regular basis prior to placement; documents all customer information in database program; communicates with each customer a minimum of once per week and meets with customers in person no less than once per month.
• Assists customers in following up on applications with specific employers; documents customer’s progress in database program; transports customer as needed to assist in the application follow‑up and interview process.
• Ensures the customer begins and retains employment by offering support, ensuring appropriate training, coaching and communicating through the life of the case; communicates with employers and helps to solve issues that may arise to ensure job retention.
• Maintains regular communication with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors regarding the progress of each customer.
• Drives clients to various locations as needed.
• Completes other assigned tasks as directed.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma required; some college including a degree in any field preferred.
• Experience: No experience necessary; experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web‑based database systems; CRM experience preferred.
• Background Screening: This position requires level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
• Other Requirements:
  • Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends.
  • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, and auto insurance with minimum coverage of bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus; ASL is a plus.
  • Confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines is required.
  • Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high‑speed internet connection.
  • Supervises Job Coach positions.
  • Local travel required.
  • Physical demands: office environment and in the field at various business locations; standing, walking, reaching, prolonged periods sitting while driving and working on a computer; must be able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; hearing within normal audio range with or without correction.

Benefits

• Full‑time employees: Health Insurance, Health Savings Account, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 401(k) Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bonus Potential (eligible positions), Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance, Pet Insurance.
• Part‑time employees may be offered: Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance, Pet Insurance.

Pay

The estimated average annual pay rate for this full‑time, hourly position is $60,000‑$70,000 per year, which includes an hourly pay rate of $16.25 plus an estimated bonus. In addition, this position is eligible for a $2,500 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

Flexible schedule is offered; open availability is required (must be able to work days, evenings, and weekends). The role emphasizes a flexible work schedule to support exceptional work/life balance.