Work & Community Support Specialist

at Work Opportunities Unlimited in Saco, Maine, United States

Job Description

Work & Community Support Specialist

+ Part Time

+ Saco, ME (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Saco%2C%20ME&zoom=14&size=512×512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)

+ Posted on December 13, 2024

+ Job ID:9663

+ Work Opportunities Unlimited

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an employee-owned Human Services company that has been helping people with barriers to employment find meaningful jobs since 1982. You can be part of our rewarding mission and make a difference in the lives of others each and every day.

When you join our team, you join the best talent around. We offer individual development plans, customized training, competitive wages and benefits, a supportive company culture as well as tools and resources to succeed and advance within the company.

Work & Community Support Specialists engage individuals in work, recreation, and other personal activities that promote living a preferred lifestyle in their community. Work & Community Support gives the individual the opportunity to participate in activities that will put them on a path to independence.

As a Work & Community Support Specialist, a typical day might include the following:

+ Provide long-term, on-site, job support for the duration of a clients’ employment

+ Serve as a coach and advocate for clients to foster success in the workplace

+ Support client participation in volunteer and/or other recreational activities to help develop self-advocacy, independent living and communication skills

The job might be for you if:

+ You are seeking a career with purpose

+ You want to make a positive impact in the lives of others

+ You thrive being part of a collaborative team

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:?

+ Valid Driver’s License and comfortable with travel within the community

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

+ Comfortable using technology for documentation and organization

Interested in learning more??

Apply today. If you have any questions, please call our team at 866-761-1347 or email careers@workopportunities.net

All conversations are confidential. We look forward to learning more about you.

About Work Opportunities Unlimited

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an employee-owned Human Services company that has been helping people with barriers to employment find meaningful jobs since 1982.

We offer:

+ Competitive salary and benefits

+ Health and Wellness

+ Work/life balance

+ Growth and Development

For further details on the above, please click here:?https://workopportunities.net/careers/

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