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Employment Specialist

Work Opportunities Unlimited
Work Opportunities Unlimited Salary
Woonsocket, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026

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)
  • Guiding students to develop career goals and objectives
  • Helping students create a customized resume and complete applications for either jobs or school admissions
  • Coaching and preparing for interviews
  • Assisting students at their job sites to ensure success and independence


This position may interest you if:

  • You want to positively impact a student's life
  • You have previous experience in high-touch customer service environments
  • You are passionate about working with students (ages 14 )
  • 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 (minimum 20 hours for part-time)
  • 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 salary and benefits with bonus opportunities
  • Health and Wellness
  • Work/life balance
  • Growth and Development


Pay $21-24


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.

Salary : $21 - $24

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