Career Specialist

200 Wood Hill Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, USA

Posted Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM

The Career Specialist will provide individualized job development services and drop-in employment support services to an assigned caseload of Montgomery County residents who have been separated from employment as a federal employee, contractor or federal adjacent for the Federal Workforce Career Center (FWCC). The Career Specialist provides case management, executive career coaching, technical resume writing and prepares participants for placement. The Career Specialist also tracks the number of JSSA services completed with the clients and assures activities are responsive to outcome goals established by the FWCC program.

This position will work out of the Work Source Montgomery office located at 11510 Georgia Avenue, Wheaton, MD.

• Continual research of metropolitan job market to develop potential job leads, specific to individual client’s skill set
• Assist clients in applying for employment opportunities
• Assist clients with preparation of cover letters, resumes, and online applications
• Assist clients in preparation for interviews
• Refer clients to other JSSA and community-based services as appropriate

• Timely and accurate recordation of clients progress via use of JSSA and Work Source Montgomery databases
• Timely and accurate regulatory reporting to Work Source Montgomery
• Work closely with Work Source Montgomery representatives to ensure a cohesive client management plan and to further relationships with WSM
• Performs other duties as required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Workforce Development, Human Resources, or related field required and a minimum of five years of experience, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and meet caseload goals
• Valid driver license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet rigid deadlines
• Demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Proficient computer/database skills/ (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor
• Knowledge of career transitioning from the federal workforce to the private sector
• Spanish and ASL language skills are a plus

Length of employment:
This position is funded by a Montgomery County grant that will end on 6/30/2026 and continuation after this date is contingent upon renewed grant funding.

Salary range 62-65K

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services.

We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D

200 Wood Hill Rd, Rockville, MD 20850, USA