Goodwill Northern New England·Wells, Maine
The Vocational Support Advisor coordinates services for clients with disabilities to help them overcome employment barriers and achieve their career goals. They also recruit businesses for work-based learning opportunities and manage relationships with various stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery.
$22.37 - $25 D.O.E
Location: York & Cumberland County
(Biddeford, Sanford, Portland, Gorham)
Goodwill Northern New England — good works here!
Goodwill is looking for Full time Vocational Support Advisors to join our staff! At Goodwill, we believe in the power of work to transform lives. As a nonprofit organization, we are dedicated to helping individuals facing barriers to employment find meaningful work opportunities. When you join our team, you become part of a community passionate about making a positive impact.
Here, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, respect, and diversity. We celebrate each team member's unique strengths and abilities, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Working together creates a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for our customers, clients, and fellow employees.
you'll play a vital role in helping clients overcome employment barriers and achieve their short-term and long-term employment and training-related goals. You will connect clients with opportunities that lead to sustainable jobs, ultimately contributing to their success.
Coordinates services for clients with disabilities resulting in a substantial impediment to employment, in partnership with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired (DBVI) along with other internal and external programs, service providers, and community organizations.
Connects customers with potential employers and communicates extensively with the Disability Services team. Initiates and maintains ongoing contact with our contract holder, a variety of relevant businesses, and team members to ensure quality services for our clients.
Recruits’ companies to participate in VR services, including Work-Based Learning opportunities, informational interviews, job shadows, job site tours, and employment.
Educate clients and businesses on reasonable accommodations, disability etiquette, employee/employer rights and disability disclosure.
Assess client skills, need for support and disability related barriers to employment.
Manages complex relationships between clients, DVR/DBVI, employers, families/guardians, school systems, case managers and all other relevant stakeholders, while maintaining client confidentiality.
Manages time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines. Candidates should be capable of working under pressure and maintaining productivity in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that all projects are completed on schedule.
Responsible for submitting timely and accurate case data that supports contract measures and outcomes.
Responds to client, funder, and employer needs.
Demonstrates and adheres to client confidentiality policies.
• BA/BS in rehabilitation services, business, human services, human relations, or related fields with experience supporting people with disabilities.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent along with experience working with people with disabilities or developing business relationships. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to travel with a valid driver's license are also required.
Market context
In Maine, vocational support advisor roles often reflect steady demand tied to disability services, workforce transition, and employer partnership work. These positions are competitive because they combine direct support experience, relationship-building, and practical office skills; this listing’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time. If you apply, be ready to show examples of supporting people with disabilities, using Microsoft Office, and traveling with a valid driver’s license.