Senior Employment Specialist

Days tend to mix direct client work with program-level responsibilities. You're carrying your own caseload — assessments, job development, on-the-job support — while also coaching newer specialists, owning employer partnerships, and contributing to program planning. The senior weight changes the calendar.

The collaboration tends to be heavy. You're working with case managers, vocational rehab counselors, employers, family members, and program leadership, and your seniority often means you're the one called when a placement is at risk or a relationship needs repair. Reporting to funders is sometimes part of the role.

People who tend to thrive bring deep belief in their clients, the persistence to keep showing up after setbacks, and the maturity to mentor. If grant uncertainty, capped pay, or watching placements unravel for outside reasons would erode you, the role can be exhausting over time.