5 Full Time Employment jobs in Biddeford

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 learn and strengthen their life skills as it relates to employment and education.

A typical day might include the following:

• Using your vehicle to transport individuals to and from work and volunteer sites (mileage reimbursement provided)
• Guiding individuals to develop career goals and objectives

• Helping individuals create a customized resume and complete applications for either jobs or school admissions

• Coaching and preparing for interviews

• Assisting individuals at their job sites to ensure success and independence

• 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

• Management of a small team

• Informal leadership in sports, clubs, or civic organizations

• Valid driver's license and comfortable traveling within your local community

• Monday - Friday, daytime hours availability (flexibility offered for part-time)

• Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device

• Competitive salary and benefits with bonus opportunities

• Health and Wellness

• Work/life balance

• Growth and Development

Description

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 46430

Summary:
The Vocational Services Employment Specialist II role provides support to individuals with disabilities in jobs in their communities. This includes training individuals in job tasks, assessing progress towards mastery, and developing goals and interventions to maximize independence.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: HSD/HiSet required. Two years of college preferred.
2. License/Certifications: State of Maine's Job Coach Training required or achieved after hire. Valid Driver's License required.
3. Experience: One year experience working directly with individuals with disabilities required. Demonstrates competency in all essential functions of Vocational Services - Employment Specialist I role.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Travel to multiple community locations to deliver services.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

If you have questions about this role, please contact

Employment Specialist-Student & Work Support

• FT/PT

• York, ME (

• Posted on October 3, 2025

• Job ID:9808

• 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 learn and strengthen their life skills as it relates to employment and education.

A typical day might include the following:

• Using your vehicle to transport individuals to and from work and volunteer sites (mileage reimbursement provided)

• Guiding individuals to develop career goals and objectives

• Helping individuals create a customized resume and complete applications for either jobs or school admissions

• Coaching and preparing for interviews

• Assisting individuals at their job sites to ensure success and independence

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 availability (flexibility offered for part-time)

• Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device

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

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.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits with bonus opportunities

• Health and Wellness

• Work/life balance

• Growth and Development

Pay: $18-$21 per hour

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

Description

At MaineHealth Vocational Services, people are our focus. We are proud to be CARF accredited in Community Employment Services and a leader in the field of employment for people with disabilities. Our vision is to provide leadership and promote systemic change by delivering quality vocational services, fostering access and creating community alliances that support people.

The Employment Specialist provides individualized job placement and support services to individuals receiving publicbehavioralhealth services. Based at a local behavioralhealth agency, they work both as part of that agency's team and as part of a statewide initiative to advance employment for individuals with mental illness. They also serve as a liaison to employers, developing business and community relationships in their local area.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Master's Degree in Education and/or Counseling (specialty in rehabilitation and/or career counseling), or a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
2. License/Certifications: Current Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and/or DMH Employment Specialist Certification, or obtain certification within six months from hire date required.
3. Experience: One year of relevant experience required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

If you have questions about this role, please contact Alyssa K. Lewis at