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UIL Employment Specialist
University of Massachusetts Amherst —Amherst, MA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Employment Specialist
ServiceNet —Hatfield, MA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Sales
- Writing skills
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
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Bi-Lingual Employment & Training Specialist 2
VIABILITY, INC —Holyoke, MA
- $24.76 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Facilities Workcrew Job Coach
ServiceNet —Springfield, MA
- $19 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
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Vocational Case Manager - Boston / Springfield, MA
Paradigm Corp —Springfield, MA
- $69,000 - $92,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
Workforce Development CIES Program Coordinator $25.72-$27.30
Community Action Pioneer Valley, Inc. —Greenfield, MA
- $25.72 - $27.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
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Youth Worker
Roca, Inc —Holyoke, MA
- $60,000 - $62,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Transitions Academy Job Coach SY26-27
Holyoke Public Schools —Holyoke, MA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- High school
Program Specialist, Workforce Development - Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield Technical Community College —Springfield, MA
- $33 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- Writing skills
Employment and Training Case Manager
Veterans Inc. —Springfield, MA
- From $28.84 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid parental leave
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Rehabilitation Specialist
VIABILITY, INC —Springfield, MA
- $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Housing & Employment Specialist
Mental Health Association - Western MA —Springfield, MA
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Residential
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Supported Employment and Educational Specialist / Milieu Counselor
ServiceNet —Holyoke, MA
- $21 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Career Development Specialist
MassHire Holyoke —Holyoke, MA
- $47,000 - $52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Google Workspace
- English
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Educational/Vocational Specialist, PACT Youth, Springfield
Clinical & Support Options Inc —Springfield, MA
- $38,000 - $44,000 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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WIOA In-School Youth Support Specialist
New North Citizens Council Inc —Springfield, MA
- $21.50 - $22.50 an hour
- Seasonal
- School experience
- Spanish
- English

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UIL Employment Specialist

University of Massachusetts Amherst -
Amherst, MA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities
Bachelor's degree
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Full Job Description

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Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Full Time

Hybrid

PSU A

Staff

Opening on: Jun 22 2026

Closing on: Sep 22 2026

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Title: UIL Employment Specialist

Executive Area: Student Affairs & Campus Life

College/School/MBU: Advocacy, Inclusion & Support Programs

Department: Disability Services

Work Location: Amherst

Schedule: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Summary

The University Inclusive Learning (UIL) Employment Specialist is responsible for advancing student employment outcomes by providing individualized career development, internship placement, and job coaching services. This position will build inclusive employment opportunities across campus and within the community and serves as a key liaison among students, employers, and state agency partners.

This is a grant-funded position with reappointment dependent on funding availability.

Essential Functions

Provide individualized weekly career advising and employment planning for UIL students, including regular weekly meetings to assess student progress and adjust goals as needed.

Deliver job readiness instruction, including resume development, interviewing, and workplace skills.

Develop and maintain partnerships with UMass Amherst departments and community employers.

Identify and develop inclusive internships through work-based learning opportunities, and support students in building skills to become competitive candidates for paid employment and securing integrated internship placements.

Educate employers on disability inclusion and workplace accommodations.

Provide on-site and remote job coaching and support directly or indirectly with assigned coaching staff to foster student independence.

Utilize the Massachusetts Work-Based Learning Plan (WBLP) to assess and track student job skill development.

Maintain accurate records of student employment outcomes and progress. Provide records of student internship outcomes to Department of Higher Education (DHE).

Support program evaluation and Massachusetts Inclusive Postsecondary Education (MAIPSE) reporting requirements.

Supervise student employees and peer mentors. Provide case management for assigned students.

Train and support Education Coaches and Job Coaches to ensure consistent service delivery.

Coordinate with external agencies, including Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and MassAbility (Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission)

Participate in student planning meetings and transition coordination. Attend required DHE / MAIPSE meetings and trainings.

Support the Program Coordinator with administrative, operational, and fiscal functions, including budget assistance, grants and contracts management, and program assessment activities.

Assist in collecting, verifying, and interpreting medical and related assessment records to develop appropriate accommodations and support services.

Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and institutional regulations related to disability rights, discrimination, privacy, and reasonable accommodations.

Collaborate with campus partners, including Career Services and Student Affairs.

Other Functions

Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.

Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.

Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with University policy.

Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree.

Two (2) years of experience in a related field including but not limited to disability advocacy, provision of accommodations for individuals with disabilities, program coordination, or program management.

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with MAIPSE-funded or similar inclusive higher education programs.

Two (2) years of professional experience in Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE).

Knowledge of Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), DDS, and MassAbility systems and service coordination.

Experience with job coaching.

Familiarity with UMass Amherst systems, departments, and campus culture.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an indoor university environment and involves lifting and transporting materials or equipment and general physical activity, including prolonged standing, walking, or assuming low postures.

Work Schedule and Work Arrangement

Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employee’s work is regularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. As this position falls within the Professional Staff Union, it is subject to the terms and conditions of the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 26

Special Instructions for Applicants

Upload your resume, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references.

This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.

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