Workability LLC Launches Reverse Recruiting Service for Neurodivergent Job Seekers

Workability LLC, a disability inclusion employment firm, has launched a unique new reverse recruiting service where it advocates for and submits applications on behalf of job seekers. Sheila Salido Jordan, founder and managing director, explained the motivation behind the service: "We're starting this service because the most common question we receive in our job board inbox is, 'Can you please help my son or daughter find and keep a job?'" Maintaining gainful employment can often be a source of friction between neurodivergent adults and their parents, especially if they are living under the same roof.

The Spotlight monthly subscription service includes comprehensive support such as surveying and interviewing the job seeker to determine career interests and skill levels, recommending job pathways, suggesting specific training or coursework, writing customized resumes and cover letters for up to five different types of jobs or employers, searching job postings to identify suitable opportunities, and applying for a minimum of 10 different jobs well-suited to the job seeker's skill level and career interests. Jordan emphasized that "the most time-consuming and overwhelming part of a job search isn't the job interview – it's searching postings and submitting applications," highlighting how the service aims to alleviate stress and anxiety for neurodivergent job seekers by handling the busy work and paperwork.

The service, available in the United States and Canada, costs $750 per month with a three-month minimum commitment, which would result in 30 submitted applications. Jordan acknowledged that "this pricing may be a barrier but it reflects the true cost of our time investment in a candidate." Some job seekers may be able to seek reimbursement from their county I/DD department for a portion of these costs. Interested parties can visit https://www.workability.one/pricing to sign up for the service, though Workability clarifies that while they can provide highly individualized support including mock interviews, they cannot guarantee employment or job retention as ultimate success depends on the candidate's performance.

This initiative represents a significant development in disability employment services, particularly as email requests for assistance continue to increase with the tightening job market. The service not only addresses practical barriers to employment but also helps reduce familial tensions around job searching and maintenance. By taking on the administrative burden of job applications and providing ongoing coaching for up to three months after employment begins, Workability's reverse recruiting service could potentially improve employment outcomes for neurodivergent individuals who might otherwise struggle with traditional job search processes.