Position Summary

Do you have a knack for helping others find the right job? Can you visualize ways to help businesses improve? Do you enjoy connecting people so that they can be successful? If this is you, then Opportunity Builders, a non-profit agency in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, could use you!

Our Employment Specialist position is responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities in obtaining competitive, integrated employment. Successful Employment Specialists have a strong foundation in job development techniques, as well as an in-depth understanding of customized employment. The Employment Specialist will use a person-centered approach when working with job seekers, establishing rapport and assisting them in discovering individual interests, talents, and support needs. OBI’s team of Employment Specialists are encouraged to maintain a working knowledge of appropriate workplace accommodations, as well as resources that employers can access such as tax credits and free or low-cost tools. This role is responsible for advocating for employment of individuals with disabilities and must be comfortable discussing the importance of hiring individuals with disabilities to employers. This is a position that is expected to spend significant time in the local Anne Arundel community building partnerships with local businesses. You must have your own vehicle to drive to and from client homes and businesses, mileage and parking is reimbursed and training is provided in job development, accommodations and tax credits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of successful experience working in a vocational setting with individuals who have disabilities; experience may include but is not limited to: vocational rehabilitation, work readiness instruction, marketing/staffing/business relations, apprenticeships leading to employment, etc.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong written communication to support tasks such as resume writing and employer communication.
• Valid Driver’s license, clean driving record and 3+ years driving experience.
• Must possess a vehicle that will pass OBI’s transportation safety check as well as proper insurance coverage of vehicle.
• Ability to perform and meet job and physical requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and a broad understanding of (or ability to learn about) technology that supports workforce development and/or virtual service delivery,

Additional Requirements

• Required to pass the Certified Employment Services Professional (CESP) exam and maintain CESP certification.
  • This is required by the DDA; therefore, the ability to serve in this position is contingent on receiving and maintaining this certification.

Total Rewards Benefit Package

• Generous Employer PTO Package
• 100% Employer Paid Employee Health
• Dental and vision plan
• Company Paid Group Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Medical & Dependent Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus (Up to
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Bi-weekly Personal Cell Phone Stipend
• 403(b) Retirement Planning Services – 100% vested
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match up to 6% of salary

Opportunity Builders, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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