Description Make a Difference in Someone’s Career! Are you passionate about helping individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful employment and greater independence? MTC is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and motivated Employment Specialist to provide individualized, community-based employment services. In this role, you will help individuals explore career opportunities, develop job skills, secure employment, and maintain long-term success in the workplace. • 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 a timely basis. • Represent MTC professionally while promoting a respectful, person-centered, and collaborative environment. • Other responsibilities as assigned. Requirements Required Qualifications: Candidates must meet at least one of the following education and experience pathways: • Option 1: Four years of relevant experience in vocational rehabilitation, job placement, job coaching, counseling, or related services supporting individuals with disabilities. • Option 2: A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, education, human resources, business administration, or economics, plus one year of relevant experience. • Option 3: An associate's degree, or a bachelor's or master's degree in an unrelated field, plus two years of relevant experience. • Option 4: 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. • Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred. • Experience with Vocational Rehabilitation, APD, schools, workforce agencies, or community rehabilitation providers is a plus. Additional 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 (https://info.flclearinghouse.com), drug screening, and FDOT/MVR check. Why Join MTC? • Rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. • Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization. • Collaborative and supportive work environment. • Benefits package offered. If you are friendly, focused on people-first and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply! MTC is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.