235 Employment Specialist jobs in the United States

Employment Specialist

• FT/PT

• Wilmington, MA (

• Posted on October 3, 2025

• Job ID:9784

• Work Opportunities Unlimited

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 you will help individuals find meaningful employment.

A typical day might include the following:

• Using your vehicle to transport individuals to and from job interviews (mileage reimbursement provided)

• 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

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 hours (flexibility offered for part-time) and availability until 6pm (Monday – Thursday) to support our student services

• 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 or email

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

To learn more about our inspiring work, click on the links below:

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits with bonus opportunities

• Health and Wellness

• Work/life balance

• Growth and Development

Pay: $19-$24 per hour

For further details on the above, please click here:

Upon employment acceptance, candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background and motor vehicle check.

We recognize and reward top talent. If you are looking for a team environment where you can also make an individual contribution and are seeking opportunities for continual learning and development, we encourage you to apply today!

Penny Lane Centers is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging within our organization by connecting our heart, our knowledge, and our understanding of the lived experience of others, to have a revolutionary impact on the marginalized communities we serve.

Job Summary:

The Employment Specialist (ES) provides vocational assessment, employment preparations, job development, and job placement services. The Employment Specialist participates in activities to educate, recruit and support clients and employers. The Employment Specialist serves as an employment liaison between clients, employers, and community partners. The Employment Specialist assists the client by providing a variety of supportive and employment-related services, some of which may include mentoring, coaching, transportation or other services. The Employment Specialist supports program adherence to the DMH and/or DOR contract.

The Employment Specialist (ES) needs to be a self-starter and able to work independently. The ES needs to demonstrate flexibility and excellent organizational skills. The ES needs to be able to operate from a strengths-based perspective.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) preferred in psychology, social work, Sociology or related field, together with at least six (6) months related client care or employment service experience.
• Or Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in non-related field, together with at least one (1) year related client care or employment service experience.
• Or less than a college degree and two (2) years related client care or employment service experience.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred (verbal skillset only).
• Valid California driver's license; current automobile insurance; have and maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization's insurance company; have immediate access to his or her vehicle during work hours.

Position Location: Lancaster, CA

Salary Range: $23.74 - $3.77 per hour

Additional 1.00 per hour bilingual Spanish differential.

Penny Lane Centers offers competitive salaries and benefits. Please visit to see a complete list of perks and benefits. Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity.

Penny Lane is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (Protected class) including, but not limited to race; religious creed; color; national; origin; ancestry; physical disability; mental disability; medical condition, including genetic characteristics; genetic information; marital status; sex; pregnancy' child birth or related medical conditions; actual or perceived gender; gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, recruitment advertising, pay and other forms of compensation, training and general treatment during employment.

Help Put Your Neighborhood to Work!

Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm

Hourly Rate: $23.53

A nationally recognized comprehensive Health and Human Services Agency, with over 60 programs across New York City and the greater New York Area.

Samaritan Daytop Village serves over 33,000 New Yorkers annually within your neighborhoods and communities so our success depends on those we employ.

The Role

Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Employment Specialist provides guidance to families in transitional housing with navigating NYC Human Resources Administration systems and assists with the enrollment of process NYC ACCESS. He/she will partner and network with Workforce One Job Centers and other employment centers to assist clients with obtaining employment. Additionally, the Employment Specialist will complete a vocational assessment, and monitor the client's progress toward employment/vocational goals. The incumbent will further provide the client with job referrals and functions collaboratively as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary intensive case management team. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Samaritan Daytop Village.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Performs initial vocational assessments for new clients leading to services recommendations included in the Independent Living Plan.
• Performs ongoing comprehensive vocational assessments for clients with recommendations for training/employment goals to be included in the Independent Living Plan.
• Provides ongoing individual/group counseling to clients ultimately employment as part of the permanency plan.
• Records client progress/lack of progress specific to Independent Living Plan vocational goals in charts.
• Functions collaboratively as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary intensive case management team communicating information in case conferences/reviews.
• Deliver informational vocational seminars to clients weekly.
• Refer clients to potential employment options/companies.
• Performs other tasks as required.

Qualifications

Who You Will Be

• High School Diploma or equivalency and 2+ years of relevant work experience with the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or other similar city-operated organization.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Work with trainers to schedule and provide the job development introduction, mock interviews, and post mock interview sessions. Prepare students for interviews and make them aware of the employment services they will receive upon graduation.
• Obtain documentation and verbal insight from trainers as to graduates' aptitudes, abilities, and desires.
• Business Development /Sales: Develop new business to secure employment and/or internship opportunities for graduates.
• Research and develop a thorough understanding of the targeted industries.
• Review open positions with partnering employers to attempt job placement of clients. If no appropriate positions are available, make cold calls and work with other job developers to ensure a placement as soon as possible.
• Develop and maintain successful relationships with employers to seek new career/internship opportunities for students and influence the retention and success of students.
• Pre-screen students for work-ready status in the areas of initial screenings, career assessments, educational testing and other appropriate assessments and place qualified students for employment opportunities with employers.
• Conduct participant follow-up after normal business hours as needed to maintain open dialogue with placed clients.
• Maintain an open line of communication with contacts at STRIVE placement sites, check on new placements, mediate problem situations when they arise, and secure feedback.
• Acquire verification of employment documentation for placed students.
• Document and track all records, including job requirements, job descriptions, job orders, students, company contacts and visits, services and placements, employer site checks, wage information, and miscellaneous activities in STRIVE cloud-based CRM
• Meet monthly career development placement goals and track related activities in STRIVE cloud-based CRM.
• Maintain and document activity, effectively case noting in real time utilizing CRM.
• High level of comfort using and interpreting data reports to guide program service delivery.
• Provide replacement services for students as needed.
• Provide coaching on effective job search techniques.
• Establish relationships with employer HR Dept to secure employer feedback and utilize the information to partner with STRIVE Training team/Instructor to ensure training is effectively supporting students.
• Complete other tasks as assigned or needed.

• Associate's degree required - Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of two year's job development experience preferred.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in entering data into cloud-based CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Apricot, or other comparable platforms
• High level of comfort interacting with and incorporating data reports into service delivery
• Commitment to leveraging data and supporting a data driven culture at STRIVE
• Ability to multitask and coordinate job interviews, job orders, employer meetings, and activities with ease.
• Outstanding communication, public-speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability.
• Respect to diversity.
• Ability to inspire and motivate.
• Sales and/or public relations experience a plus.

Employment Specialist

• FT/PT

• Stow, MA (

• Posted on October 3, 2025

• Job ID:9791

• Work Opportunities Unlimited

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 you will help individuals find meaningful employment.

A typical day might include the following:

• Using your vehicle to transport individuals to and from job interviews (mileage reimbursement provided)

• 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

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 hours (flexibility offered for part-time) and availability until 6pm (Monday – Thursday) to support our student services

• 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 or email

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

To learn more about our inspiring work, click on the links below:

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits with bonus opportunities

• Health and Wellness

• Work/life balance

• Growth and Development

Pay: $19-$22 per hour

For further details on the above, please click here:

Upon employment acceptance, candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background and motor vehicle check.

Job Description

Mission Statement:

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions is committed to providing peer recovery, person-centered, trauma-informed, and compassionate services to those with mental health lived experiences.

Vision:

Our vision is to drive a cultural transformation within the mental health community by advocating for the underserved, educating for change, and inspiring wellness. We approach our role with cultural humility and mindfulness of oppressive systems.

Our Core Values:

• We value a mentoring philosophy delivered by staff with peer-lived experiences.
• We value the recovery journey of every individual with a mental health diagnosis.
• We value the personal and professional experiences of our staff and board members.
• We value community action to change societal views to break the stigma of mental health through advocacy within all systems.
• We value everyone's desire to have opportunities to obtain their visions of wellness.
• We value education and training to enhance an individual's opportunities for growth in one's journey to self-discovery.

Reporting to the Director of Employment Services, the Part Time Employment Specialist is responsible for providing a full range of vocational/employment services to adult mental health clients to assist them in meeting their employment needs.

Essential Functions:

Intake/Assessment

• Conduct individual intake interviews of program candidates as assigned.
• Present on clients interviewed at intake disposition meetings; provide alternative referrals for persons unable to use the program’s services.

Vocational/Employment Services

• Support 8-10 cases providing the services below:

• Develop an Individual Work Plan (IWP) and a contract for services to be provided with each client served.

• Co-facilitate job search preparation workshops for clients seeking employment

• Work individually with clients in helping them prepare for and in assisting them in implementing their job search strategy.

• Provide ongoing support and assistance to clients in the process of obtaining employment (including via outside referral, job development, entitlements counseling and advocacy).

Post-Employment Services

• Develop an employment support plan with clients who obtain employment to assist them in successfully maintaining and progressing in that employment.
• Provide follow-along services as contracted via job coaching, employment counseling, employment support groups, career counseling or advocacy with employers.
• Act as a Work Benefits Work Incentive Advisor (BWIA) to assist participant in learning how work affects benefits.

Documentation/Administrative

• Create and maintain case records for all clients on caseload – updating referral material as required, collecting relevant reports and evaluations.
• Attend bi-weekly staff meetings, case review meetings, and weekly intake disposition meetings facilitating communication with all other members of the service team.
• Attend all scheduled staff development activities (in-service and outside staff education and training) as required for the job.

Other Duties

• Provide flexible and on-call services as needed.

• Teach and model the principles and practices of recovery and self-help.

• Ensure and protect all consumer civil liberties and rights.

• Maintain and protect the confidential nature of all matters related to this position.

• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor. ***

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• A minimum of 1 year of experience
• Specific experience in Employment Counseling or Vocational Rehabilitation with adults with mental illness.
• Familiarity and experience with self-help recovery model and its relevance to providing vocational rehabilitation services.
• Ability to independently make informed decisions that directly impact on employment outcomes for participants
• Highly Proficient computer skills including internet research as well as MS Office and MS Word, Excel, and Outlook computer skills.
• Experience as a Peer Advocate, or other related experience

Baltic Street Wellness Solutions will require selected candidates to submit proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 and having received a booster shot prior to extending a job offer. If a candidate has a qualifying medical condition or religious exemption that contraindicates a COVID-19 vaccination, an exemption form should be requested from Human Resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

$50,000 - $55,000/year

Position Summary: The Employment Specialist provides employment readiness training coaching and support for disconnected youth ages 18-24 at the Next Generation Center. This position sources and obtains career internship and training opportunities for youth.

Essential Duties:

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Sourcing and obtaining appropriate employment, internship, and training opportunities for transition youth.
• Developing strong relationships with employer partners and facilitating activities with employers including site visits, recruiting events, career presentations, job shadowing, and other employment-related activities.
• Assisting youth with the preparation of job search documents such as resumes, references, and job applications (online or on paper).
• Providing ongoing post-placement support and troubleshooting for youth after placement in internships/employment.
• Maintaining ongoing communication and positive relationships with employers/internship hosts, including troubleshooting.
• Facilitating employment readiness groups on topics including, but not limited to career exploration, job search strategies, workplace skills, interviewing skills, goal setting, and career advancement.
• Coaching youth individually on job search, interviewing, employment retention, and career management skills.
  Collaborate with the youth's Life Coach and other program staff in the interest of the youth's development of employability skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule; within the hours of operation of the Next Generation Center.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience working in job development, and with difficult-to-engage adolescents.

Key Competencies:

• Proven experience in sourcing and building solid employer partnerships for employment opportunities for youth.
• Experience in training and coaching in the areas of youth development, education, and employment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong initiative, self-starter, and ability to build relationships with diverse organizations, customers, and stakeholders.
• Attention to detail; skilled in documenting, tracking, and providing progress reports in accordance with performance metrics and outcomes.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks and projects in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.
• Strong flexibility and adaptability skills.
• Capacity for creative problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Flexibility with work hours/schedule as needed for programming and youth needs.
• Computer Literacy and timely data entry (Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel throughout NYC.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Why You'll Love Being an Employment Specialist at AccentCare

Do you enjoy providing outstanding patient care? Bring your organizational skills and knowledge of at-home care and join the AccentCare team today in this Employment Specialist job

When you join AccentCare, you become part of a team that is not only dedicated to their patients, but to each other as well. Here, you will truly make a difference each and every day as you work alongside a supportive team. With a competitive benefits package, work-life balance, professional development, and an outstanding work environment, you will have everything you need to achieve success in your career. Bring your passion for patient care and you will build a career you love in this Employment Specialist NEH job

Join the AccentCare team and apply for this Employment Specialist opportunity today!

Office Location: Brooklyn, NY

Hours: 9:00am- 5:00pm

Shift: Monday - Friday

Salary: $24.00 - $25.00

Bilingual Spanish, required

Offer Based on Years of Experience

Employment Specialist Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the hiring process for paraprofessional field personnel from interview through hiring.
• Be responsible for coordinating Agency orientation.
• Attend community job fairs to market Agency employment opportunities.
• Reach out to applicable community resources to recruit appropriate personnel.
• Work directly with Nurse Instructor to prepare for trainings.
• Coordinate and manage field staff compliance consistent with State regulations and/or licensure requirements.
• Be responsible for internal auditing of personnel files consistent with the Agency's policy and procedure, to participate in scheduled contract vendor audits.

Employment Specialist Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required, Associates Degree Preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year related experience in a health care/social service environment preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills required. Bilingual Spanish, required

Primary Responsibilities: To work with clients who are eligible for supported employment services in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Review and/or assist with obtaining information from the initial intake to access clients education, work history, work interests, aptitudes and to clarify the plan.
2. Assist client with development of resume and interviewing skills.
3. Conduct situational assessments to determine client's strengths, skills, challenges and employment goals.
4. Identify potential employers through ongoing job development and establish job leads.
5. Perform initial job coaching and support for individuals with disabilities at the worksite.
6. Assist with job coaching substitute coverage as a member of the Supported Employment team.
7. Provide transportation training with client as needed.
8. Maintain ongoing communication with employer, client, and family to monitor clients employment performance and progress.
9. Work collaboratively with employers to resolve workplace conflicts that involve clients.
10. Discuss and report progress to Supported Employment Program Manager/Director, Special Needs Department in bi-weekly meetings.
11. Maintain monthly contact with referring DVRS/DDD Counselor to update on clients progress via e-mail or phone.
12. Maintain accurate and timely case files and documentation as mandated by New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Division of Developmental Disabilities.
13. Maintain documentation in compliance with JFCS requirements.
14. Attend 12 hours of continuing education per year in Supported Employment training or other related topics, as required by governing agencies.
15. Maintain 70% productivity rate.
16. Provide minimum of 3 hours of contact with LTFA clients (when applicable).
17. Perform other tasks as required within the Supported Employment Program.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in psychology, sociology, counseling, or related field and one year experience in social service field.
2. Ability to interact with clients, families, employers, and professional staff in a compassionate and professional manner.
3. Valid drivers license, registration, insurance, and good driving record.
4. Flexible, self-motivated, and independent.