About this role
Hourly Wage: $23.00, plus mileage-Full Time/Flexible Hours
All Roles will be in RONOAKE, BLUE RIDGE, LYNCHBURG, SOUTHWEST, CENTRAL, TRI-CITIES, NOTHERN, and all surrounding Virginia cities.
Provides individualized employment services for persons with disabilities and others with significant employment barriers. Supports job development, placement, training, coaching, and long-term employment success based on customer needs.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):
• Provide job development, job placement, training, and job coaching services.
• Deliver career skills training, life skills training, and employment supports.
• Provide systematic instruction on work tasks with fading instructional assistance.
• Facilitate natural support relationships between the employer, co-workers, and supported employee.
• Market services to referral sources and maintain referral pipelines.
• Support family members in maintaining the individual's employment goals.
• Collaborate with adult service agencies and community organizations.
• Represent customer needs to supervisors and co-workers through education and guidance.
• Provide consumer status updates to agencies, referral sources, and management.
• Maintain extensive documentation in electronic systems, email, and reports.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to sit up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience with behavior change procedures or intervention programs.
• Experience in vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, or human services.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
EDUCATION: High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years of employment services, case management, coaching, or related experience preferred.
NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.