Employment Consultant

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.