Employment Specialist for Broward County Job at Bailes Consulting Services, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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  • Bailes Consulting Services
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Description

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Employment Specialist (fee for service, commission based, independent contractor) to join our team in Broward County. The Employment Specialist will work closely with individuals to identify their strengths, career goals, and workplace preferences, and will connect them with competitive employment opportunities that meet the guidelines of Vocational Rehabilitation. Responsibilities Include:

Assist participants in job search activities, including resume development, interview preparation, and applications.

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local employers to create job opportunities.

Provide job coaching, on-site support, and follow-up services to ensure successful employment placements.

Document client progress and maintain accurate records in compliance with industry standards.

Educate employers on disability inclusion, workplace accommodations, and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Monitor job retention and support both the employer and client to foster long-term success.

Qualifications:

Strong communication, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to build employer partnerships and promote workplace inclusion. Fluent in the following languages a strong plus: Spanish and Creole.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (travel to employer sites and client meetings required). One or More of the Following are Required:

Four years’ experience or employment in a public vocational rehabilitation program; experience in job placement, job coaching, or counseling; or other related experience working with persons with disabilities. OR

A Master’s Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology,education, human resources, business administration, or economics, from an accredited college or university, and six month’s experience as described above. OR

A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, from an accredited college or university, and one year’s experience as described above. OR

An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in an unrelated field, and two years’ experience as described above.

Flexible work from home options available.

Job Tags

For contractors, Local area, Work from home, Flexible hours,

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