Employment Specialist Supervisor

Employment Specialist Supervisor – Youth Services Program

Do you want to lead a team that changes young lives every day?

At Work Skills Corporation, we’ve spent more than 50 years proving that every person has untapped potential. As our Employment Specialist Supervisor, you’ll lead our youth services program — guiding a dedicated team that helps young individuals with barriers discover their strengths, build job skills, and step confidently into the workforce. This is leadership with purpose.

This is a hands‑on leadership role in which you’ll collaborate with the Walled Lake Consolidated School District, summer youth programs, and multidisciplinary teams to move the needle for young people.

• Lead, train, and supervise job mentors and intake personnel to ensure quality, best‑practice service delivery.
• Collaborate with teachers, referral sources, and clinical staff to design individualized service plans that truly meet each youth’s needs.
• Serve as a liaison and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, resolving service issues with outside agencies.
• Develop safety and crisis plans for high‑risk youth participants, ensuring consistent, compassionate care.
• Maintain accurate participant records and ensure documentation meets agency and compliance standards.
• Monitor program resources and align service delivery with evidence‑based performance standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitation, vocational services, or a related human services field strongly desired.
• Warm, professional demeanor — comfortable building relationships in business, school, and community environments.
• Core competencies:
  
  Teamwork, Communication, Organizational Skills, Ethical Conduct, Results‑Driven, Time Management, and Client Focus.
• Computer proficiency and comfort with documentation systems.

WSC offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the region:

• Highly competitive compensation aligned with your experience and expertise
• AMAZING medical, dental, and vision insurance — with no or low employee contributions
• Life, LTD, and AD&D insurance AFLAC supplemental options
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• WSC Cares Program: $150/year toward health & wellness (gym memberships, massage, supplements, meal plans, and more)
• Casual dress code & flexible work environment

• Award‑winning workplace: Multi‑year National & Regional Best & Brightest Companies to Work For winner, Best of Mich Business, and Crain’s Coolest Places to Work honoree.
• Mission that matters: WSC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit empowering individuals with disabilities and employment barriers — your work directly transforms lives in Livingston County and beyond.
• A team that feels like family: Low turnover, career laddering, and a culture where people genuinely stay and grow.
• Fun, casual, and flexible: Popcorn days, slushy days, massage days, Wheel of Fortune prize drawings, and WSC Cares Employee Engagement Committee events keep things lively.
• Community roots: Local, independent, and deeply embedded in the communities we serve.

If you are passionate about helping others achieve their career goals, we’d love to hear from you!

WORK SKILLS CORPORATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. WSC provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application, please:

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