Employment Specialist

Experience Mid Level Salary $37 - $37 per hour Job Details The role focuses on building relationships with nonprofit organizations and workforce partners, interviewing individuals to understand their employment goals and barriers, collaborating on warm introductions and referral strategies, and sharing opportunities across a passive network. The coordinator acts as a consistent, reliable pipeline of talent for ongoing workforce needs. Day‑to‑Day Focus Build relationships with nonprofit organizations and workforce partners Interview individuals and understand employment goals and barriers Collaborate on warm introductions and referral strategies Share opportunities across an engaged but often passive network Act as a consistent, reliable pipeline of talent for ongoing workforce needs Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain strong partnerships with nonprofit and community‑based organizations Screen and interview candidates, focusing on alignment, strengths, and support needs Guide individuals through the job search, application, and interview process Provide hands‑on support navigating barriers to employment Match candidates to roles aligned with their goals and capabilities Collaborate with internal teams on workforce priorities and hiring trends Use outreach and networking to strengthen and diversify candidate pipelines Track activity and outcomes to support continuous improvement What We’re Looking For Background Experience in nonprofit, human services, or workforce development environments Hands‑on experience supporting individuals with disabilities strongly preferred (DSP, Job Coach, Vocational Counselor, Employment Specialist, etc.) Understanding of intellectual/developmental disabilities (autism, Down syndrome, etc.) Familiarity with supported employment models, benefits navigation, and common employment barriers Core Traits Deeply mission‑driven and purpose‑oriented Comfortable in a fast‑moving, evolving environment (builder mindset) High integrity, accountability, and follow‑through Naturally collaborative, positive, and low ego Strong problem solver with resilience and optimism Nice to Have (Not Required) Traditional recruiting or staffing experience Experience with job boards or applicant tracking systems Bilingual skills About Us We are a national, mission‑focused organization dedicated to expanding access to meaningful employment opportunities. Through a broad network of nonprofit and community partners, we connect individuals to organizations committed to building inclusive and sustainable workforces. Why Join Us? Purpose‑driven work with real, measurable impact Opportunity to support individuals in achieving meaningful employment Collaborative, values‑driven team environment Exposure to workforce strategy, partnerships, and program development Flexible hybrid structure Opportunity to extend and grow within a mission‑led initiative #J-18808-Ljbffr