Employment Specialist

Job Description

Work Ready is looking for an EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST to work with individuals with mild to moderate disabilities in the McKinney/Plano areas. We are seeking a professional, skilled, adaptable, and reliable specialist to help our customers with disabilities achieve meaningful employment. As an employment specialist, you will work directly with customers referred by Texas Workforce Solutions, helping them navigate the job market, secure employment, and supporting them on the job until they work independently. You will be working with a dedicated team to develop placement strategies and provide hands-on, on-the-job support tailored to each customer's needs.

🧩 Role Overview

As an Employment Specialist, you will manage a caseload of 10–15 customers, guiding them through every step of the employment process. You will be responsible for placing 2–3 customers into jobs every four weeks, ensuring placements align with their individual goals and abilities.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

· 📋 Caseload Management: Support 10–15 clients at a time through job readiness, placement, and retention.

· 📝 Administrative Tasks: Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and placement records.

· 💻 Application Support: Submit job applications on behalf of clients and follow up in person with local businesses.

· 🤝 Employer Engagement: Build and maintain a network of employers through face-to-face outreach.

· 🎯 Interview Development: Create interview opportunities through in-person networking and advocacy

· 🧭 Goal-Based Placement: Match clients with jobs that reflect their employment goals and strengths.

· 🧑‍🏫 On-the-Job Support: Provide job coaching and accommodations to ensure long-term success and satisfaction.

· Assessments: Assist Program Manager with customer assessments.

📌 Requirements & Qualifications

· 🎓 Education: Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, mental health, psychology, rehabilitation, or a related field.

· 🗣️ Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

· 📅 Organization: Strong time management and organizational abilities

· 🧠 Problem-Solving: Creative and resourceful approach to overcoming employment barriers

· 📝 Documentation: Proficient in writing reports and maintaining accurate records. Minimal documentation is required.

· 🕒 Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours based on client and employer needs. Job is full-time and must be available Monday-Friday during normal business hours.

· 💼 Experience: The ability to speak confidently with potential employers about our customer interviews is essential for success.

· Home Office: All Work Ready specialists work out of their homes.

💰 Compensation

This is a performance-based position where earnings are tied to successful employment placements.

· Training & Credentialing Period: (120 days) $40,000 annual salary

· Post-Credentialing: $15,200 base salary plus incentives based on placement performance.

· Projected Annual Income: $58,000–$64,000 based upon placement success. Opportunity for additional income and advancements.

🚗 Travel Requirements

This role involves daily travel throughout the McKinney/Plano areas to:

· Develop relationships with potential employers through in-person outreach.

· Provide direct support to customers in their homes, communities, or workplaces.

· Follow up on job applications and interviews at local businesses.