Work Opportunities Unlimited, a human services organization, is looking for a motivated individual to join our Career Services Team in the Fall River area as an Employment Specialist. Position includes serving clients in the Fall River, New Bedford, and Westport areas.

The role of an Employment Specialist is twofold:

1) Meeting with new and existing business partners to develop relationships within the business community and facilitate matching great people with great employers; and

2) In the Employment Specialist role, the candidate will be responsible for helping clients develop career goals, teaching pre-vocational and job retention skills, providing career skills training, and coaching our clients both on and off the job to help them maximize success in the workplace and ensure an outstanding, productive member of the workforce. This candidate will support individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment.

Part-time to grow to full-time opportunity available! Competitive wage and generous bonuses.

Requirements:

Skilled in building close-knit relationships and trust with others
Community-driven focus
Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance
Strong verbal, written, and face-to-face communication skills
Documentation, both written and in a computer database
The ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with the community
Experience working with individuals with barriers to employment

This position is a community-based position. Travel within the Fall River, New Bedford, and Westport areas is required for this position. If you enjoy working in a challenging, changing environment, this position is for you.

If you are enthusiastic, creative, organized, and enjoy a job with both challenges and rewards, please send your resume through our website at www.workopportunities.net or Email your resume to careers@workopportunities.net

Upon offer, the chosen candidate will also be required to submit to criminal background and motor vehicle record checks that must meet company standards.

We create new opportunities for SUCCESS in the workplace, every day!