Employment Readiness Specialist

ServiceSource • Oakton, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Our Team! Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities! We are proudly hiring a compassionate and enthusiastic Employment Readiness Specialist for our Employment Readiness Day Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities. As an Employment Readiness Specialist, you will get to work in a specialized day-support style program where individuals with disabilities build skills and confidence in their employment abilities! The goal of the program is to support a transition from day program into a sustainable and integrated community employment opportunity!

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
• One (1) year experience working with people with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel.
• Must be eligible to be covered under the ServiceSource driver’s insurance.
• Must pass the online driving training, if eligible to drive.
• An energetic, compassionate, organized self-starter, and team player who can relate to people at all levels.
• Public speaking and training skills, with the ability to follow a curriculum, customize activities, and train and teach in a group setting in an engaging and informative manner.
• Ability to respond appropriately to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to complete accurate and thorough daily notes and create and follow person-centered plans.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Knowledge of employment transition supported employment, and job training issues for persons with disabilities.
• Knowledge of behavior intervention and crisis intervention counseling techniques and principles
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Internet, and email navigation with the ability to teach these skills to participants.
• Good writing skills - correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, Marketing, or another related field.
• Experience providing supported employment services.
• Experience conducting training.
• Experience building partnerships with community organizations and employers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct engaging, relevant, and informative group sessions that support the skill growth of the participants in program.
• Support participants to engage in work experiences with community employers including informational interviews, shadowing, workplace tours, and volunteering.
• Seek feedback from participants and their support team regarding pre-employment transition services provided to learn satisfaction and to update curriculum topics and activities.
• Attain positive satisfaction ratings on feedback surveys.
• Maintain positive partnerships with members of the participants’ support teams and other programs, resources, community partners and employers to support the success of individuals in the program.
• Complete required documentation and maintain files.
• Maintain familiarity and compliance with regulatory requirements, funding partners, and CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).
• Collect, complete, and maintain required documentation, which may include billing reports, participant reports, and case notes, etc.
• Maintain accurate and detailed information regarding the supports provided, progress of the individual in achieving employment goals,
• Maintain case files and records to CARF standards. This includes completing and renewing annual releases, individual employment/service plans, and updating participant’s physical and electronic files.
• Provide counseling, behavior intervention, and crisis intervention, responding to the needs of the participants’ physical health, mental health, and safety.
• Ensure that the vocational and non-vocational needs of the individuals served are being met.
• Provide holistic and person-centered services.
• Coordinate and participate in Person-Centered Planning (PCP) process pertaining to the participant’s outcomes and support activities.
• Communicate with directors, supervisors, rehabilitation counselors, support coordinators, families, significant others and/or any others, regarding employment readiness activities and progress of participant with career exploration, soft skills building and work experiences.
• Provide support in areas of program design, development, and implementation.
• Transport participants to employment settings.
• Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• 3+ weeks of PTO in your first year
• 11 Federal Holidays observed
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage through Cigna
• Generous 403(b) & 401(a) retirement plans with employer contributions
• 100% Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Clear career advancement opportunities and promotion pathways
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development funding
• $500 annual wellness reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED