Work & Community Support Specialist

Our partner company, Work Opportunities Unlimited, is a community based human services organization who has been helping people with barriers to employment find and maintain meaningful employment for the past 40 years.  Due to tremendous growth, they are looking to hire and train people who love working with others and are good at solving problems to transition into an exciting and rewarding new career as a Work & Community Support Specialist.

Here at Work Opportunities Unlimited, we believe all people can work and strive to provide new opportunities for success in the workplace, every day. Although Work Opportunities Unlimited focuses on employment, the ultimate goal is for the client to become as independent as possible, at work and in life.

In our Work & Community Support Specialist position, you’ll focus on bringing this mission to life. This position has the flexibility to be either full- or part-time, daytime hours – Monday through Friday!

You’ll be working with youth and adults focusing on community-based support services such as:

• Customized service planning
• Preparation for volunteer employment
• Accessing volunteer employment
• Retain volunteer employment
• Participation in work assessments and other career exploration activities
• Accessing gym memberships
• Enrolling and support in further education
• Participation in community activities
• Budgeting and banking
• Accessing community services such as the library, public transportation, and the post office.

Why choose WOU?

• Serve your community while getting paid & having fun!
• Competitive paid time off accrual.
• Ten paid holidays.
• Excellent health, dental & vision benefits, tuition assistance (F/T only) & 401(k) enrollment.
• Learning and development opportunities prioritized – tailored training.
• Culture of peer support and team-working.
• Base salary commensurate with experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidates who are passionate about working with individuals with disabilities or desire to work with a human services organization.
• Candidates must have a clean criminal, and driving record in order to attain employment with WOU
• A state/federal criminal background & motor vehicle check will be required for candidates seeking employment.

Apply today!

Email resume to careers@workopportunities.net or apply online via www.workopportunities.net

Questions? Call us at 1-866-761-1347

About Work Opportunities Unlimited

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an innovative, progressive organization dedicated not only to employment outcomes for job seekers and employers, but to the satisfaction and development of all employees, who we refer to as team members. With an emphasis on the training and professional development of qualified team members, WOU fosters a fun yet disciplined work environment that results in services of the highest quality. Armed with an experienced and diverse workforce of dedicated professionals, the team at WOU has been producing successful employment outcomes for those with barriers to employment since the company’s inception in 1982.