Employment Specialist

Job overview

The Employment Specialist role is onsite in Catonsville, MD. Compensation is $20 per hour. The position supports shelter residents and works with Case Managers, Behavioral Health providers, and community partners to help residents move toward stability and permanent housing. The Specialist helps residents build employment readiness, increase income, navigate benefits, and connect with community resources. Through individualized coaching, workforce development, and coordination with housing services, the role supports residents’ self-sufficiency and successful transitions from shelter.

What you'll do

• Conduct employment assessments
• assist with resumes, applications, interview preparation, and job searches
• facilitate employment readiness workshops
• build employer and community partnerships
• coordinate employment and housing stability goals with Case Managers
• connect residents to benefits and community resources
• provide coaching and document progress in HMIS and other agency systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment specialist

catonsville md

can

community assistance network

full-time

shelter residents

workforce development

employment services

housing stabilization

case management

hmis

community resources

$20/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• training and development
• wellness resources
• 401(k) and matching
• advancement opportunity
• flexible schedule.

Why this role

The role combines workforce development with housing stabilization and resource coordination for shelter residents. An associate degree and two years of related experience are listed as minimum qualifications; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

CAN is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Shelters. Sector: 62.