Supported Employment Specialist

Jewish Community Services (JCS) provides programs and services for people of all ages and backgrounds, helping them achieve their goals, enhance their wellbeing, and maximize their independence.


Jewish Community Services (JCS) is seeking a compassionate and motivated part-time Supported Employment Specialist to provide individualized employment supports to adults and transition-age youth with developmental disabilities, behavioral health conditions, and other qualifying disabilities. This position helps individuals explore careers, secure competitive employment, develop workplace skills, and maintain long-term employment success.

This is a community-based, hybrid position that combines direct client support, employer engagement, job coaching, and service coordination. The ideal candidate is passionate about helping individuals achieve meaningful employment and greater independence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of individuals receiving supported employment services
• Assist clients with career exploration, vocational assessment, and employment goal development
• Provide job readiness training, including resume development, applications, interviewing, workplace communication, and professional skills
• Conduct job development and employer outreach to identify competitive integrated employment opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and community partners
• Support clients through the hiring, onboarding, and job retention process
• Provide individualized job coaching at community employment sites
• Assist with workplace accommodations, natural support development, and job stabilization strategies
• Attend Person-Centered Plan (PCP), DORS, treatment team, and service coordination meetings as needed
• Coordinate services with families, employers, service providers, counselors, and community partners
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, service notes, billing records, and employment outcome data
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with DDA, DORS, BHA, Medicaid, and JCS requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, Education, or a related field preferred
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, behavioral health conditions, or other disabilities preferred
• Experience in supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, case management, or community-based services strongly preferred
• Knowledge of person-centered planning, job development, job coaching, and employment support services
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, email, and electronic documentation systems
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance required
• Ability to travel throughout Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and surrounding areas

Schedule: Flexible schedule; 20 hours/week

Hourly Rate : $24.00-$26.00/hour

Why JCS?

At JCS, you'll be part of a supportive team doing meaningful work that makes a real impact in the community.

The PERKS of Working at JCS:

Comprehensive Benefit Plan + 401(k) match + Generous Paid Time Off + Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays + Free JCC gym membership + Professional Development Opportunities + Legal Shield + Pet Insurance + Long Term Care Insurance + Free CEU Opportunities

JCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and its Agencies are equal opportunity employers, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, citizenship, veteran's status, physical or mental disability that does not prohibit the performance of essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodation) or any other basis protected by federal, or applicable, state or local law.