Vocational Employment Specialist / Job Developer / Job Coach

Vocational Employment Specialist / Job Developer / Job Coach

TCG WORKS – Tampa Connect Group, Inc.

Job Type: 1099 Independent Contractor / Subcontractor
Compensation: Commission-Based
Location: Remote/Flexible with Community-Based Field Work
Florida Service Areas: Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Pinellas, Sarasota, Manatee, and Polk Counties

IMPORTANT – FLDOE/DVR QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

Applicants must already be approved by the Florida Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (FLDOE/DVR), or meet the qualifications necessary to obtain approval as a Vocational Employment Specialist.

TCG WORKS is seeking experienced and motivated Vocational Employment Specialists, Job Developers, and Job Coaches to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain competitive integrated employment.

This position combines remote administrative work with community-based employment services, including participant meetings, employer outreach, job development, interviews, job coaching, and worksite visits.

This is a 1099 independent contractor/subcontractor opportunity paid on a commission basis. It is not an hourly or salaried position. Compensation is based on authorized services successfully provided and completed. Available work and income may vary based on referrals, authorizations, participant needs, caseload, and available service assignments.

Florida Service Areas

Applicants may choose the county or counties they want to cover.

Area 4

• Hillsborough County
• Pasco County
• Hernando County
• Pinellas County

Area 5

• Sarasota County
• Manatee County

Area 3

• Polk County

Applicants may choose one county, one service area, or multiple counties/service areas based on location, availability, knowledge of the local labor market, and ability to travel.

Reliable transportation is required for participant meetings, employer visits, interviews, job coaching, and other community-based services.

Please identify the county or counties you are interested in covering when applying.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop employment opportunities by engaging directly with business owners, hiring managers, and community employers.
• Provide individualized job development based on each participant’s abilities, interests, experience, and employment goals.
• Assist participants with career planning, job searches, applications, resumes, interview preparation, and employment readiness.
• Identify appropriate employment opportunities and facilitate job placement.
• Provide job coaching and workplace support when authorized.
• Help individuals with disabilities achieve and maintain competitive integrated employment.
• Identify barriers to employment and develop individualized strategies and supports.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with employers and community partners.
• Support participants with onboarding, workplace adjustment, and job retention.
• Communicate professionally with participants, employers, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, and other stakeholders.
• Complete accurate and timely case notes, employer contacts, progress reports, and other required service documentation.
• Independently manage appointments, service requirements, employer outreach, documentation, and deadlines.
• Follow applicable TCG WORKS and FLDOE/DVR service requirements.

Required Experience & DVR Qualifications

Applicants must have documented experience in vocational rehabilitation and/or workforce development serving individuals with disabilities.

Qualifying experience should clearly demonstrate work in areas such as:

• Job development
• Job placement
• Job coaching
• Career planning
• Employer engagement
• Workforce skill development
• Employment preparation
• Supported Employment
• Disability employment services
• Job retention
• Individualized employment support
• Competitive integrated employment

General case management, caregiving, recruiting, counseling, or human-services experience alone may not be sufficient unless the applicant’s work included relevant employment or workforce-development services for individuals with disabilities.

Candidates must meet the applicable FLDOE/DVR Vocational Employment Specialist education and experience requirements.

Relevant educational backgrounds may include rehabilitation, counseling, social work, psychology, exceptional education, K-12 ESE, human resources, business administr…