Employment Services Specialist Senior - #ARS00967

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Culpeper, VA

9d•$43,217

About The Position

The Employment Services Specialist Senior works in the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services’ Field Rehabilitation Services Division. In partnership with people with disabilities, the division helps individuals make informed choices to maximize employment through coordinated service delivery and supports workforce services for individuals with disabilities and employers when beneficial to the DRS program. In compliance with federal, state, and agency policies and procedures, the position works closely with counselors and evaluators and partners with individuals who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. It provides case-management support and assists with comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services that lead to employment and promote independent living. The role requires access to personally identifiable and confidential information about agency consumers and/or staff. The position has daily customer contact to assist with vocational rehabilitation services. It also works with employers on rehabilitation technology, job accommodations, consultation, and referrals of qualified applicants; educates the public about the agency and its services; handles referrals; and coordinates services and consultations with other providers, including Employment Service Organizations and educational organizations. The office covers Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock.

Requirements

Experience in human service delivery methods.
Considerable working knowledge of social, economic, medical, and psychological factors affecting individuals with disabilities.
Considerable working knowledge of interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques, and methods and tools used for career counseling and exploration.
Working knowledge of ADA compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of Windows-based computer software or comparable word-processing programs.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from varying social and economic environments.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and apply established policies and procedures in providing services.
Ability to monitor employment opportunities through contacts with businesses and other community organizations.
Ability to organize and manage multiple, sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner; prioritize duties; and exercise good judgment under established policies and procedures.
Ability to use interviewing and data-collection techniques.
Ability to facilitate group activities related to employment preparation and career readiness.
Must be able to access personally identifiable and confidential information about agency consumers and/or staff.
Finalist must undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check.

Responsibilities

Partner with individuals with disabilities to support informed choices and maximize employment through coordinated service delivery.
Provide case-management support and assist with vocational rehabilitation services that lead to employment and promote independent living.
Work closely with counselors and evaluators in providing services to individuals with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.
Assist customers with vocational rehabilitation services through daily contact.
Provide employer services, including information about rehabilitation technology and job accommodations, consultation, and referrals of qualified applicants for open positions.
Educate the public about the agency, market agency services, and handle referrals.
Coordinate services and consultations with other providers, including Employment Service Organizations and educational organizations.
Complete other duties and special projects as assigned or directed by the supervisor.