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Field Employment Specialist - Cartersville Career Center

Posted: 02/15/2026

Field Employment Specialist - Cartersville Career Center

Job Category: Professionals
Requisition Number: FIELD021122
 

Posting Details

    • PostedFebruary 16, 2026
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Salary$47,500 USD per year
  • Locations

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    929 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE
    Cartersville, GA 30120, USA






Self-directed in the field outside sales-oriented position. Secures paid or unpaid contracts/agreements from employers. Negotiates with employers to develop community employment opportunities for all Career Services programs and training participants that will result in permanent employment. Primary duty is to obtain orders from employers for employment of regional program graduates with a priority on those which result in payment for individualized job placement services by third-party funder, and those participants who may not otherwise be able to secure employment on their own without the help of Goodwill.

Job Details

Description

·       Master degree in rehabilitation counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or a counseling-related field or

·       Bachelor degree in vocational rehabilitation or a counseling-related field AND one (1) year of experience in a related field or

·       Associate degree in a vocationally related field AND two (2) years experience in a related field or

·       Three (3) years experience in counseling linking with community resources, special education, or instruction.

·       Strong sales background.

·       Good time management, analytical, writing, and communication skills.

·       Specialized knowledge that will assist in the ability to obtain contracts and negotiate fee-for-service opportunities including strong working knowledge of medical, psychological, social, and vocational aspects of disability and/or disadvantaging conditions; of community resources; of occupational information and job readiness.

·       Proven ability to develop strategic relationships, and extensive experience networking with employers and industry leaders. 

·       Must be computer literate and functional in Microsoft Office Suite. 

·       Ability to provide positive leadership in a flexible geographic environment where self-direction, prioritizing, and organizational skills will be crucial to success. 

·       Ability to be flexible in hours and work locations (across greater service area) to accommodate the needs of the Business contracts, Program, and Goodwill. 

·       Strong ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of organizations and individuals. 

Working Environment Conditions/Requirements:

  • Position travels extensively to business customers in the field; must have access to reliable transportation and a clean motor vehicle report (MVR).
  • The ability to push, pull, and lift 20 lbs. with or without accommodations.
  • Must be able to meet all physical requirements to perform all duties relating to Career Services including driving, material handling, transporting, and carrying documents, handbooks, and various supplies.