Supported Employment Specialist Jobs
Supported Employment Specialist jobs are open across nonprofit organizations, behavioral health agencies, vocational rehabilitation programs, and state disability services, from entry-level to senior and program-lead roles, with specializations in job coaching, benefits counseling, and transition services. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Help People Discover Their Potential. Build Careers. Change Lives.
Are you a people person who loves helping others succeed? Are you looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference?
At The Arc Tampa Bay, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the pride, independence, and fulfillment that come with meaningful employment.
We're looking for a motivated, compassionate, and energetic Supported Employment Job Coach to join our team!
This isn't your typical desk job. You'll be out in the community, building relationships, encouraging independence, and helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find success in the workplace.
What You'll Do
As a Supported Employment Job Coach, you'll play an important role in helping individuals achieve their employment goals.
- Provide individualized, hands-on job coaching and workplace support.
- Help individuals learn job responsibilities, develop skills, and build confidence.
- Encourage independence, positive workplace relationships, and professional growth.
- Partner with local businesses and employers to support successful employment experiences.
- Identify challenges and develop creative solutions to help individuals succeed.
- Monitor progress, maintain required documentation, and collaborate with the Supported Employment team.
- Celebrate milestones, big and small, as the individuals you support achieve their goals!
What Makes This Opportunity Special?
Every day is different. You'll work in a variety of community settings, meet new people, and have the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work.
Your work has purpose. You'll help individuals gain confidence, develop valuable skills, earn a paycheck, and experience the pride of meaningful employment.
You'll be part of something bigger. Join an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Travel & Mileage Reimbursement
This is a community-based position requiring travel throughout Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough counties to support individuals at their employment locations and participate in other job-related activities.
The Arc Tampa Bay offers competitive mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel.
Who We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate is:
- Compassionate, patient, and genuinely passionate about helping others.
- Outgoing, personable, and comfortable interacting with businesses and community partners.
- Dependable, organized, and able to work independently.
- A creative problem-solver who can adapt to different workplace environments.
- An encouraging coach who recognizes potential and celebrates progress.
- Comfortable traveling throughout the three-county service area.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supported employment, job coaching, vocational training, or a related field is highly valued.
Ready to Make Work More Meaningful?
Imagine ending your workday knowing you helped someone gain confidence, learn a new skill, or take another step toward independence.
At The Arc Tampa Bay, that's the kind of difference you can make.
Apply today and help us create opportunities, build independence, and change lives — one job at a time.
The Arc Tampa Bay — Supporting Ability. Empowering Independence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.54 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Vocational Rehabilitation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Job Coach: 1 year (Required)
- caregiving to people with intellectual disabilities: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Discovery Certification (Preferred)
- Florida Drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Help People Discover Their Potential. Build Careers. Change Lives.
Are you a people person who loves helping others succeed? Are you looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference?
At The Arc Tampa Bay, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the pride, independence, and fulfillment that come with meaningful employment.
We're looking for a motivated, compassionate, and energetic Supported Employment Job Coach to join our team!
This isn't your typical desk job. You'll be out in the community, building relationships, encouraging independence, and helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find success in the workplace.
What You'll Do
As a Supported Employment Job Coach, you'll play an important role in helping individuals achieve their employment goals.
- Provide individualized, hands-on job coaching and workplace support.
- Help individuals learn job responsibilities, develop skills, and build confidence.
- Encourage independence, positive workplace relationships, and professional growth.
- Partner with local businesses and employers to support successful employment experiences.
- Identify challenges and develop creative solutions to help individuals succeed.
- Monitor progress, maintain required documentation, and collaborate with the Supported Employment team.
- Celebrate milestones, big and small, as the individuals you support achieve their goals!
What Makes This Opportunity Special?
Every day is different. You'll work in a variety of community settings, meet new people, and have the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work.
Your work has purpose. You'll help individuals gain confidence, develop valuable skills, earn a paycheck, and experience the pride of meaningful employment.
You'll be part of something bigger. Join an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Travel & Mileage Reimbursement
This is a community-based position requiring travel throughout Pinellas, Pasco, and Hillsborough counties to support individuals at their employment locations and participate in other job-related activities.
The Arc Tampa Bay offers competitive mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel.
Who We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate is:
- Compassionate, patient, and genuinely passionate about helping others.
- Outgoing, personable, and comfortable interacting with businesses and community partners.
- Dependable, organized, and able to work independently.
- A creative problem-solver who can adapt to different workplace environments.
- An encouraging coach who recognizes potential and celebrates progress.
- Comfortable traveling throughout the three-county service area.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supported employment, job coaching, vocational training, or a related field is highly valued.
Ready to Make Work More Meaningful?
Imagine ending your workday knowing you helped someone gain confidence, learn a new skill, or take another step toward independence.
At The Arc Tampa Bay, that's the kind of difference you can make.
Apply today and help us create opportunities, build independence, and change lives — one job at a time.
The Arc Tampa Bay — Supporting Ability. Empowering Independence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.54 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Vocational Rehabilitation: 1 year (Preferred)
- Job Coach: 1 year (Required)
- caregiving to people with intellectual disabilities: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Discovery Certification (Preferred)
- Florida Drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in supported employment specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, or a related human services field
- Experience providing direct support to individuals with disabilities in community or employment settings
- Knowledge of the Individual Placement and Support or evidence-based supported employment model
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based job coaching visits
- Certification as a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) or willingness to obtain it
- Familiarity with vocational rehabilitation systems, benefits counseling, and competitive integrated employment principles
Tips for Your Supported Employment Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to funding language
Many supported employment programs are funded through Medicaid, vocational rehabilitation grants, or state contracts. Mirror the terminology used in those funding streams on your resume so hiring managers immediately see you understand the regulatory environment they operate in.
Highlight your caseload management experience
Employers want to know how many individuals you supported at once and what outcomes you achieved. Describe the population you served, the duration of support, and whether participants achieved or maintained competitive integrated employment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists supported employment specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by funding source or population
Job postings for this role vary significantly by the population served, such as adults with intellectual disabilities, individuals with mental health diagnoses, or transitioning youth. Filter your search by these keywords to find roles that align with your direct experience.
Prepare scenario answers about job development
Interviewers frequently ask how you build relationships with community employers to create job opportunities. Practice a specific example that walks through how you identified an employer, made contact, and successfully placed an individual in a role.
Negotiate for mileage reimbursement and caseload size
Community-based work means significant driving, and caseload size directly affects your capacity to provide quality support. Before accepting an offer, clarify the reimbursement rate per mile and the maximum number of individuals you will carry at one time.
Supported Employment Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most supported employment specialists?
The most active employers for supported employment specialists right now are KenCrest, TOWARD MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE, and CNS Healthcare, and the most openings are in Pennsylvania, California, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofit disability service organizations and state vocational rehabilitation agencies consistently represent the largest share of open roles.
How many supported employment specialist jobs are remote?
About 24% of supported employment specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the community-based nature of most direct support roles. Administrative functions such as documentation, benefits counseling coordination, and virtual job coaching sessions are the sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a supported employment specialist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in social work, rehabilitation counseling, or a related human services field, since most employers require it at minimum. Gain direct experience supporting people with disabilities through internships, volunteer work, or entry-level direct support roles. Pursue the Certified Employment Support Professional credential through APSE to demonstrate competency in evidence-based supported employment practices. Building relationships with vocational rehabilitation counselors in your area also accelerates your path into the field.
Can I get hired as a supported employment specialist with little experience?
Yes, some agencies hire candidates with limited direct experience if you have a relevant degree and demonstrated commitment to disability inclusion. Volunteer work, internships with disability service organizations, or experience as a direct support professional all strengthen an entry-level application. Emphasize any exposure to job coaching, person-centered planning, or community employment settings, and be ready to discuss your understanding of competitive integrated employment as a philosophy.
What does the supported employment specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with a program supervisor and sometimes a human resources representative. Expect behavioral questions about how you have navigated difficult situations with individuals, employers, or family members, as well as scenario-based questions about job development. Some agencies require a background check and driving record review before extending an offer, given the community-based nature of the work.
Where can I find and apply to supported employment specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to supported employment specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, population focus, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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