Employment Specialist Miami-Dade Full Time or Part Time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Employment Specialist (fee-for-service, commission-based independent contractor) to join our team in Miami-Dade. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a public Vocational Rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting serving individuals with disabilities, along with a genuine passion for helping people achieve meaningful and competitive employment. This role requires someone who is person-centered, self-motivated, and dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their vocational goals while meeting the guidelines and standards of Vocational Rehabilitation. This position is a 1099 independent contractor, fee-for-service role and is not salary or hourly based.

Responsibilities

• Assisting participants with job search activities, including resume development, interview preparation, and completing employment applications.
• Working closely with individuals with disabilities to identify their strengths, career goals, abilities, and workplace preferences.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with local employers to create competitive employment opportunities.
• Providing job coaching, on-site support, and follow-along services to support successful employment outcomes and long-term job retention.
• Documenting participant progress and maintaining accurate records in compliance with Vocational Rehabilitation and industry standards.
• Educating employers on disability inclusion, workplace accommodations, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Supporting both employers and participants to foster positive workplace relationships and long-term employment success.
• Collaborating with Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, community partners, and service providers to ensure quality participant services.

Requirements

• Four years of proven experience in a public vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development setting working with individuals with disabilities, including responsibilities in job coaching and job placement for individuals with disabilities while fostering workforce skill development; ensuring active engagement, and advancing workforce outcomes through advocacy and tailored support plans that result in competitive integrated employment.
• OR A Master’s Degree in fields such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, exceptional education, teaching certificate K-12 ESE, human resources, business administration, economics, from an accredited college or university, and one (1) year experience as described above.
• OR A Bachelor’s Degree in fields such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, exceptional education, teaching certificate K-12 ESE, human resources, business administration, or economics, from an accredited college or university, and two years’ experience as described above.
• OR An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, or a bachelor's or master's Degree in an unrelated field, and three years’ experience as described above.
• Applicants who are not currently Supported Employment certified must complete the required certification training within 90 days of their start date.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule