Employment Services Specialist Senior - #ARS00967, ARS00924

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Culpeper, VA

15d•$43,217

About The Position

The Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) is hiring two Employment Services Specialist Seniors in its Field Rehabilitation Services Division. In partnership with people with disabilities, the division helps individuals make informed choices to maximize employment through coordinated services, and supports the Workforce Network in delivering services to job seekers with disabilities and employers where this benefits the DRS program. In compliance with federal, state, and agency policies and procedures, the specialist works closely with counselors and evaluators and partners with individuals with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. The role provides case management support and helps deliver comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services that lead to employment and promote independent living. The position requires access to personally identifiable and confidential information about agency consumers and/or staff. The specialist has daily contact with customers, provides employer services and information about rehabilitation technology, job accommodations, and consultation, and refers qualified applicants to open positions. The role also engages with the public to promote awareness of the agency and its services and handle referrals, and coordinates services and consultations with providers such as Employment Service Organizations and educational organizations. The office covers Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock. Other duties and special projects may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Experience in human service delivery methods.
Considerable working knowledge of social, economic, medical, and psychological factors that impact individuals with disabilities.
Considerable working knowledge of interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques, as well as 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 organizations in the community.
Ability to organize and manage multiple, sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner; prioritize duties; and exercise good judgment while following established policies and procedures.
Ability to use interviewing and data collection techniques.
Ability to facilitate group activities related to employment preparation and career readiness.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check is required of the finalist candidate.

Responsibilities

Provide case management support and assist in delivering comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services that lead to employment and promote independent living.
Work closely with counselors and evaluators and partner with individuals with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.
Provide daily assistance to customers seeking vocational rehabilitation services.
Interact with employers to provide information about rehabilitation technology, job accommodations, and consultation, and refer qualified applicants for open positions.
Engage with the public to educate and raise awareness about the agency, market agency services, and handle referrals.
Coordinate services and consult with other service providers, including Employment Service Organizations and educational organizations.
Complete other duties and special projects as assigned or directed by the supervisor.