Employment Specialist

MacDonald Training Center, Inc. • Tampa, FL

17h

About The Position

MTC is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Employment Specialist to provide individualized, community-based employment services to individuals with disabilities. The role helps individuals explore career opportunities, develop job skills, secure employment, and maintain long-term workplace success. The Employment Specialist supports career exploration, job readiness, employer engagement, individualized job coaching, employment planning, and job retention while collaborating with individuals, families, schools, employers, Vocational Rehabilitation, APD, and other community partners. The role also requires accurate service documentation, monitoring employment outcomes, and timely completion of reporting, billing, and training. The successful candidate represents MTC professionally and promotes a respectful, person-centered, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the following education and experience pathways: four years of relevant experience in vocational rehabilitation, job placement, job coaching, counseling, or related services supporting individuals with disabilities; a bachelor's degree in a related field plus one year of relevant experience; an associate's degree, or a bachelor's or master's degree in an unrelated field, plus two years of relevant experience; or a master's degree in a related field plus six months of relevant experience.
• Employees providing Supported Employment Services must hold a Supported Employment training certificate from a state- or nationally recognized program, consistent with applicable DVR requirements.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current vehicle registration and insurance.
• Ability to travel throughout Hillsborough County and surrounding areas.
• Strong communication, organizational, computer, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in community settings and build positive relationships with individuals served, employers, and community partners.
• Must pass a Level II background check/fingerprinting, drug screening, and FDOT/MVR check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Experience with Vocational Rehabilitation, APD, schools, workforce agencies, or community rehabilitation providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with career exploration, resumes, job applications, interview preparation, and employment readiness.
• Develop relationships with local employers to identify job opportunities and promote inclusive hiring.
• Provide individualized job coaching, workplace training, and ongoing employment support.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, schools, employers, Vocational Rehabilitation, APD, and community partners.
• Support individualized employment planning, job retention, and increased independence.
• Maintain accurate service documentation, monitor employment outcomes, and complete required reporting, billing, and training on time.
• Represent MTC professionally while promoting a respectful, person-centered, and collaborative environment.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits package offered.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization.
• Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed