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Employment Specialist - Human Services

Work Opportunities Unlimited
Work Opportunities Unlimited Salary
Rockville, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an employee-owned (ESOP) business that has been helping people with diverse skills and abilities find meaningful employment since 1982. You can be part of our rewarding mission to positively impact lives each and every day.

As an Employment Specialist you will help individuals find meaningful employment.

A typical day might include the following:

  • Using your vehicle to transport individuals to and from job interviews (mileage reimbursement provided)
  • Working with individuals to develop career goals and objectives
  • Teaching individuals how to create a customized resume, fill out effective job applications, write cover letters, and prepare for interviews
  • Engaging with local businesses to develop potential job opportunities
  • Coaching and guiding individuals at their job sites

This position may interest you if:

  • You want to positively impact an individual's life
  • You have previous experience in high-touch customer service environments
  • You thrive being part of a collaborative team, yet can work independently

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 include:

  • Valid driver’s license and comfortable traveling within your local community
  • Monday – Friday, daytime business hours (with availability between the hours of 9am-6pm)
  • Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device

To learn more about our inspiring work, click on the links below:

https://workopportunities.net/#culture-video

https://workopportunities.net/successes/

We offer:

  • Competitive wages in the range of $21-24/hr with bonus opportunities and mileage reimbursement
  • Work/life balance
  • Growth and Development
  • Full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, ESOP, tuition reimbursement, PTO (accrued based on hours worked and years of service), 3 sick days and 10 paid holidays.
  • Eligibility for some benefits based on full-time or part-time status.

Interested in learning more?

Apply today. If you have any questions, please call our recruiting team located in our NH Headquarters at (603) 609-7080 or email careers@workopportunities.net .

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

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.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $21 - $24

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