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Employment Specialist
Job Description:
The Employment Specialist supports adults engaged in substance use disorder (SUD), co-occurring disorder treatment, and recovery services as they pursue and maintain competitive employment. The role provides individualized career planning, job-search and placement support, employer development, and follow-up services to promote retention and advancement. The Specialist collaborates with participants, FAN staff, and community partners as part of the grant-supported Recovery to Work Pathway initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
Participant Engagement and Employment Planning
· Work individually with participants to identify employment interests, strengths, skills, support needs, and career goals.
· Develop and update individualized, participant-directed employment plans aligned with preferences and employment objectives.
· Assist with resumes, applications, interview preparation, job-search strategies, and other job-readiness needs.
· Initiate timely job searches and facilitate participant face-to-face contact with prospective employers within 30 days of engagement when appropriate to goals and readiness.
Employer Partnerships, Placement and Retention
· Conduct employer outreach and develop relationships with local businesses to identify competitive employment opportunities; maintain at least six qualifying in-person employer contacts in 80% of calendar weeks.
· Assist participants with job applications, interviews, offers, onboarding, workplace communication, and individualized workplace support needs.
· Provide individualized post-placement support and document employment progress and follow-up contacts at 30, 60, and 90 days.
· Connect employed participants with Michigan Works, Michigan Training Connect (MiTC), Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), or other appropriate career-development resources within six months of employment, as applicable.
Coordination, Documentation and Program Quality
· Coordinate with the participant’s Case Manager, FAN team members, and community partners, with appropriate consent, to address employment-related barriers.
· Maintain accurate and timely records of referrals, meetings, employer contacts, applications, interviews, placements, employment status, and retention outcomes in FAN-designated systems.
· Participate in supervision, case consultation, staff meetings, grant reporting, program evaluation, quality improvement, and required training.
· Maintain professional boundaries and protect participant confidentiality, including HIPAA requirements where applicable; follow FAN safety, crisis escalation, nondiscrimination, data security, community travel, and grant procedures.
· Perform other duties as assigned to advance program and organizational goals.
Performance Expectations
· At least 90% of participants receive facilitated face-to-face contact with a prospective employer within 30 days of engagement when appropriate to their goals and readiness.
· Complete at least six qualifying in-person employer contacts in 80% of calendar weeks.
· At least 70% of participants who obtain competitive employment remain employed through the first 90 days.
· At least 70% of employed participants are connected to Michigan Works, MiTC, or another appropriate wage-advancement or career-development resource within six months, as applicable.
· Complete required documentation accurately and on time while providing individualized, participant-directed services and follow-up.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Demonstrated ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, maintain accurate records, coordinate with partners, and help adults pursue employment goals.
· Knowledge of employment services, workforce resources, job-search and interview practices, placements, retention supports, and the needs of adults affected by SUD or co-occurring disorders.
· Strong written and verbal communication, organization, time management, recordkeeping, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.
· Ability to provide strengths-based, participant-centered support with empathy, cultural humility, patience, dependability, flexibility, and respect for self-determination and professional boundaries.
· Willingness to learn FAN’s employment-services approach, participate in training and supervision, and meet program quality and performance expectations.
· Experience in workforce development, supported employment, employment services, recovery-oriented services, peer support, or case management preferred.
· Lived experience navigating mental health or substance use disorder is highly valued.
· Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; candidates with comparable work experience are encouraged to apply.
· Reliable transportation and ability to travel in the service area if required; any position-specific certifications, licenses, or lived-experience criteria are subject to FAN confirmation.
· Successful completion of a background check in accordance with FAN requirements.
· Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, if required by FAN.
Physical Requirements:
The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Peer Recovery Services Manager
Work Location: To be confirmed by FAN; may include community-based work and travel throughout the service area.
Job Type: Hourly Non-Exempt, Full Time up to 40 hours per week
This position is grant-funded and subject to the funding, budget, and timelines within grant provisions.
Schedule:
● 8-hour Shifts
● Monday to Friday
● Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required
Benefits:
● Medical Insurance
● Health Spending Account (HSA)
● Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
● Dental Insurance
● Vision Insurance
● 401(k) with Employer Matching
● Life and Disability Insurance
● Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time
● Holiday Pay
● Bereavement Leave
● Mileage Reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Face Addiction Now is a recovery-friendly workplace, which means we actively employ/hire people in recovery and encourage people in recovery to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and do not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other protected class covered by state, federal, and/or local law.
At Will Employment:
This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment. Employment with Face Addiction Now is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the organization at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Driver's License and Proof of Insurance (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clinton Township, MI 48038
Employment Specialist
Job Description:
The Employment Specialist supports adults engaged in substance use disorder (SUD), co-occurring disorder treatment, and recovery services as they pursue and maintain competitive employment. The role provides individualized career planning, job-search and placement support, employer development, and follow-up services to promote retention and advancement. The Specialist collaborates with participants, FAN staff, and community partners as part of the grant-supported Recovery to Work Pathway initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
Participant Engagement and Employment Planning
· Work individually with participants to identify employment interests, strengths, skills, support needs, and career goals.
· Develop and update individualized, participant-directed employment plans aligned with preferences and employment objectives.
· Assist with resumes, applications, interview preparation, job-search strategies, and other job-readiness needs.
· Initiate timely job searches and facilitate participant face-to-face contact with prospective employers within 30 days of engagement when appropriate to goals and readiness.
Employer Partnerships, Placement and Retention
· Conduct employer outreach and develop relationships with local businesses to identify competitive employment opportunities; maintain at least six qualifying in-person employer contacts in 80% of calendar weeks.
· Assist participants with job applications, interviews, offers, onboarding, workplace communication, and individualized workplace support needs.
· Provide individualized post-placement support and document employment progress and follow-up contacts at 30, 60, and 90 days.
· Connect employed participants with Michigan Works, Michigan Training Connect (MiTC), Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), or other appropriate career-development resources within six months of employment, as applicable.
Coordination, Documentation and Program Quality
· Coordinate with the participant’s Case Manager, FAN team members, and community partners, with appropriate consent, to address employment-related barriers.
· Maintain accurate and timely records of referrals, meetings, employer contacts, applications, interviews, placements, employment status, and retention outcomes in FAN-designated systems.
· Participate in supervision, case consultation, staff meetings, grant reporting, program evaluation, quality improvement, and required training.
· Maintain professional boundaries and protect participant confidentiality, including HIPAA requirements where applicable; follow FAN safety, crisis escalation, nondiscrimination, data security, community travel, and grant procedures.
· Perform other duties as assigned to advance program and organizational goals.
Performance Expectations
· At least 90% of participants receive facilitated face-to-face contact with a prospective employer within 30 days of engagement when appropriate to their goals and readiness.
· Complete at least six qualifying in-person employer contacts in 80% of calendar weeks.
· At least 70% of participants who obtain competitive employment remain employed through the first 90 days.
· At least 70% of employed participants are connected to Michigan Works, MiTC, or another appropriate wage-advancement or career-development resource within six months, as applicable.
· Complete required documentation accurately and on time while providing individualized, participant-directed services and follow-up.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· Demonstrated ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, maintain accurate records, coordinate with partners, and help adults pursue employment goals.
· Knowledge of employment services, workforce resources, job-search and interview practices, placements, retention supports, and the needs of adults affected by SUD or co-occurring disorders.
· Strong written and verbal communication, organization, time management, recordkeeping, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and with a multidisciplinary team.
· Ability to provide strengths-based, participant-centered support with empathy, cultural humility, patience, dependability, flexibility, and respect for self-determination and professional boundaries.
· Willingness to learn FAN’s employment-services approach, participate in training and supervision, and meet program quality and performance expectations.
· Experience in workforce development, supported employment, employment services, recovery-oriented services, peer support, or case management preferred.
· Lived experience navigating mental health or substance use disorder is highly valued.
· Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; candidates with comparable work experience are encouraged to apply.
· Reliable transportation and ability to travel in the service area if required; any position-specific certifications, licenses, or lived-experience criteria are subject to FAN confirmation.
· Successful completion of a background check in accordance with FAN requirements.
· Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, if required by FAN.
Physical Requirements:
The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Peer Recovery Services Manager
Work Location: To be confirmed by FAN; may include community-based work and travel throughout the service area.
Job Type: Hourly Non-Exempt, Full Time up to 40 hours per week
This position is grant-funded and subject to the funding, budget, and timelines within grant provisions.
Schedule:
● 8-hour Shifts
● Monday to Friday
● Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required
Benefits:
● Medical Insurance
● Health Spending Account (HSA)
● Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
● Dental Insurance
● Vision Insurance
● 401(k) with Employer Matching
● Life and Disability Insurance
● Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time
● Holiday Pay
● Bereavement Leave
● Mileage Reimbursement
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Face Addiction Now is a recovery-friendly workplace, which means we actively employ/hire people in recovery and encourage people in recovery to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and do not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other protected class covered by state, federal, and/or local law.
At Will Employment:
This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment. Employment with Face Addiction Now is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the organization at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
License/Certification:
- Driver's License and Proof of Insurance (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Clinton Township, MI 48038
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of employment services jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in human services, social work, public administration, or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience in workforce development, employment services, or career counseling programs
- Knowledge of WIOA regulations, labor market data, and publicly funded employment program requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing staff, budgets, and cross-sector community partnerships
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and case management software platforms
- Strong data reporting and program performance evaluation skills tied to measurable employment outcomes
Tips for Your Director of Employment Services Job Search
Quantify workforce program outcomes on your resume
Directors of employment services are evaluated on measurable impact. Cite placement rates, caseload size, grant funding managed, and program participant outcomes. Hiring managers want to see numbers that show you moved people from job-seeking to employed at scale.
Tailor your application to the funding source
A role at a government-funded workforce board calls for different framing than one at a private staffing firm. Read postings for signals like WIOA compliance, grant management, or employer relations, then mirror that language directly in your resume and cover letter.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of employment services openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Get certified in workforce development credentials
Certifications like the Certified Workforce Development Professional credential signal fluency in the field's regulatory and program frameworks. If your resume lacks one, note active pursuit of certification to show commitment and close that gap before an employer screens you out.
Prepare case studies for the interview panel
Panels for director-level workforce roles often include program staff, funders, and community partners. Bring two or three concise examples of programs you redesigned or partnerships you built, with clear before-and-after outcomes, so every stakeholder at the table sees relevant evidence.
Negotiate scope before discussing compensation
In nonprofits and public agencies, budget authority and direct reports often matter more than title for long-term leverage. Confirm the program budget you will oversee and the team structure before moving into compensation discussions, so you negotiate from a full picture of the role.
Director of Employment Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of employment servicess?
The companies hiring the most director of employment servicess right now include Work Opportunities Unlimited, MaineHealth, and Carnegie Mellon University, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, Massachusetts, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are concentrated at workforce development boards, community action agencies, and large regional nonprofits.
How many director of employment services jobs are remote?
About 38% of director of employment services openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though fully on-site roles remain common because the work involves direct community and employer partnerships. Program coordination and grant reporting functions are the most likely to be offered with flexible or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a director of employment services?
Start with a degree in human services, social work, or public administration, then build several years of direct experience in career counseling, case management, or workforce program coordination. Move into a supervisor or program manager role to develop staff leadership and budget oversight skills. Earning a workforce development certification and building relationships with community partners and local employers accelerates your path to a director-level opening.
Can you get hired as a director of employment services with limited experience?
Candidates with limited direct-director experience can compete by emphasizing transferable leadership from adjacent roles such as career center manager, workforce program coordinator, or community outreach supervisor. Demonstrating that you have managed staff, overseen a program budget, and produced measurable participant outcomes closes most of the experience gap. Smaller nonprofits and regional workforce agencies are more likely to hire candidates stepping up from a senior coordinator role than large government-funded boards.
What does the director of employment services interview process look like?
Most director of employment services interviews involve an initial screening call with HR, followed by a panel interview that typically includes program staff, a senior leader, and sometimes a community or funder representative. Candidates are usually asked to walk through a past program they designed or turned around and to discuss how they manage compliance and reporting requirements. Some organizations request a short written case study or presentation as a final-round step before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to director of employment services jobs?
You can find and apply to director of employment services jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that fit your experience level and program focus, then apply directly to each listing that matches your background.
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