Employment Specialist
- Consulting
- $37 - $37
- Rosemont, IL
Employment Specialist – Nonprofit Talent Network (Hybrid)
A bit about us:
We are a national, mission-focused organization dedicated to expanding access to meaningful employment opportunities. Through a broad network of nonprofit and community partners, we connect individuals to organizations committed to building inclusive and sustainable workforces.
Why join us?
Purpose-driven work with real, measurable impact
Opportunity to support individuals in achieving meaningful employment
Collaborative, values-driven team environment
Exposure to workforce strategy, partnerships, and program development
Flexible hybrid structure
Opportunity to extend and grow within a mission-led initiative
Opportunity to support individuals in achieving meaningful employment
Collaborative, values-driven team environment
Exposure to workforce strategy, partnerships, and program development
Flexible hybrid structure
Opportunity to extend and grow within a mission-led initiative
Job Details
Day-to-Day Focus
Build relationships with nonprofit organizations and workforce partners
Interview individuals and understand employment goals and barriers
Collaborate on warm introductions and referral strategies
Share opportunities across an engaged but often passive network
Act as a consistent, reliable pipeline of talent for ongoing workforce needs
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with nonprofit and community-based organizations
Screen and interview candidates, focusing on alignment, strengths, and support needs
Guide individuals through the job search, application, and interview process
Provide hands-on support navigating barriers to employment
Match candidates to roles aligned with their goals and capabilities
Collaborate with internal teams on workforce priorities and hiring trends
Use outreach and networking to strengthen and diversify candidate pipelines
Track activity and outcomes to support continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
Background
Experience in nonprofit, human services, or workforce development environments
Hands-on experience supporting individuals with disabilities strongly preferred
(DSP, Job Coach, Vocational Counselor, Employment Specialist, etc.)
Understanding of intellectual/developmental disabilities (autism, Down syndrome, etc.)
Familiarity with supported employment models, benefits navigation, and common employment barriers
Core Traits
Deeply mission-driven and purpose-oriented
Comfortable in a fast-moving, evolving environment (builder mindset)
High integrity, accountability, and follow-through
Naturally collaborative, positive, and low ego
Strong problem solver with resilience and optimism
Nice to Have (Not Required)
Traditional recruiting or staffing experience
Experience with job boards or applicant tracking systems
Bilingual skills
Build relationships with nonprofit organizations and workforce partners
Interview individuals and understand employment goals and barriers
Collaborate on warm introductions and referral strategies
Share opportunities across an engaged but often passive network
Act as a consistent, reliable pipeline of talent for ongoing workforce needs
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with nonprofit and community-based organizations
Screen and interview candidates, focusing on alignment, strengths, and support needs
Guide individuals through the job search, application, and interview process
Provide hands-on support navigating barriers to employment
Match candidates to roles aligned with their goals and capabilities
Collaborate with internal teams on workforce priorities and hiring trends
Use outreach and networking to strengthen and diversify candidate pipelines
Track activity and outcomes to support continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
Background
Experience in nonprofit, human services, or workforce development environments
Hands-on experience supporting individuals with disabilities strongly preferred
(DSP, Job Coach, Vocational Counselor, Employment Specialist, etc.)
Understanding of intellectual/developmental disabilities (autism, Down syndrome, etc.)
Familiarity with supported employment models, benefits navigation, and common employment barriers
Core Traits
Deeply mission-driven and purpose-oriented
Comfortable in a fast-moving, evolving environment (builder mindset)
High integrity, accountability, and follow-through
Naturally collaborative, positive, and low ego
Strong problem solver with resilience and optimism
Nice to Have (Not Required)
Traditional recruiting or staffing experience
Experience with job boards or applicant tracking systems
Bilingual skills
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.
By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy