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Employment Specialist

Work Opportunities Unlimited

Employment Specialist

  • FT/PT

  • Laurel, MD (

  • Posted on October 2, 2026

  • Job ID:9972

  • 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(known internally as a Career Resource Specialist) you will help individuals find meaningful employment.

A typical day might include the following:

  • 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

  • Provide occasional transportation to interviews and other essential employment milestones, while supporting individuals towards independent community travel. (mileage reimbursement provided)

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:

  • MUST HAVE A bachelor’s degree with one year of direct experience working with individuals with disabilities OR an associate degree with two years of direct experience working with individuals with disabilities OR High School Diploma (or GED) with four years direct experience working with individuals with disabilities.

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

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

  • 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io

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 wages in the range of $22-25/hr with bonus opportunities and mileage reimbursement

  • Work/life balance

  • Growth and Development

  • Full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, ESOP, tuition reimbursement, PTO (accrued based on hours worked and years of service), 3 sick days and 10 paid holidays.

  • Eligibility for some benefits based on full-time or part-time status.

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.

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