Community and Employment Specialist

Help People Discover What’s Possible.

Primary Service Area: Maury, Giles, Lawrence, Lewis & Hickman Counties

Work Location: Hybrid | Community-Based

Mileage Reimbursement Provided

Are you someone who believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to work, grow, build relationships, and be part of their community?

Do you enjoy getting out into the community, building connections, helping people discover their strengths, and turning goals into real opportunities?

If so, we want you on our team!

The Community & Employment Specialist plays an important role in helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) pursue meaningful employment, develop greater independence, and build the skills and confidence they need to live the life they choose.

This is not a desk-bound position. You’ll spend your time in schools, businesses, neighborhoods, and community settings—helping the people we support identify their goals, develop skills, explore opportunities, and take the next step toward greater independence.

What You'll Do

As a Community & Employment Specialist, you will provide individualized support through two exciting programs:

Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)

Work alongside students in school settings to help prepare them for life after high school and the world of work. You’ll help students explore careers, develop workplace skills, understand employment expectations, and build confidence as they transition toward employment and adulthood.

Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPs)

Help individuals with IDD build the skills and experiences they need to pursue their personal goals. This may include supporting individuals as they:

Develop employment and job-readiness skills

Learn skills for greater independence

Explore their neighborhoods and community resources

Discover hobbies and interests

Build relationships and increase community involvement

Identify and work toward personal goals

Utilize tools, technology, and individualized supports

Explore meaningful employment opportunities

What Makes This Job Different?

You aren't simply checking boxes or completing paperwork.

You're helping someone discover what they CAN do.

One day might involve working with a student to explore career interests. Another might involve helping someone practice a new skill in their community, connect with a local employer, learn how to navigate their neighborhood, or take a step toward living more independently.

The goal is simple: support people in creating lives that are meaningful to them.

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

At least six months of successful experience working with individuals with disabilities

One year of experience in a related field such as:

Job Coaching

Job Placement

Vocational Rehabilitation

Education

Social Work

Psychology

Human Resources

Or a related field

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating with individuals, families, schools, employers, and community partners

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field

Direct Support experience

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Experience in employment services, education, vocational rehabilitation, or community-based services

Don't have every skill yet? That's okay. Additional training and certification will be provided!

Why You'll Love This Work:

Hybrid work environment

Community-based position with variety every day

Mileage reimbursement

Additional training and certification provided

Opportunity to build meaningful relationships

Chance to make a measurable difference in people's lives

Work that supports independence, inclusion, and meaningful employment

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for a career where the work you do matters, where every day is different, and where you can help people discover opportunities they may not have thought possible, we'd love to hear from you.

Come help us create opportunities, build independence, and make inclusion happen—one person at a time.

Community Development Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are a Drug-Free Workplace and participate in E-Verify. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.80 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pulaski, TN 38478

Salary : $20