Employment Specialist I

SOAR365•Richmond, VA

5d•$50,000 - $52,000

About The Position

As a Supported Employment Specialist I (Job Coach) at SOAR365, you will help individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful, competitive employment. This full-time position provides job coaching, employment supports, and follow-along services while working with a supportive team to build skills, develop employer partnerships, and remove barriers to success. The Specialist provides direct and indirect job coaching and employment supports to help individuals develop, maintain, and strengthen skills needed for competitive integrated employment. The work includes conducting assessments, supporting job development and follow-along services, and providing coverage or assistance when other staff are unavailable. The Specialist collaborates with Employment Specialists, supervisors, and program leadership to build professional skills, develop relationships with inclusive employers, and maintain community business contacts. The position also involves providing transportation when needed, working a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends, meeting monthly billable-hour requirements, completing accurate and timely documentation, attending required trainings and meetings, and complying with agency policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience. Required certifications include CPR/First Aid and Therapeutic Options, with ACRE certification to be completed within the first six months of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services, education, social work, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in human services, education, rehabilitation, or a similar setting.
Ability to build strong relationships with individuals with disabilities, families, employers, and partner agencies.
Ability to apply a person-first, individualized approach to employment planning.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Understanding of positive behavioral supports.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass a SOAR365 driving test and maintain driving eligibility.
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Therapeutic Options certifications.
Complete ACRE certification within the first six months of employment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect job coaching and employment supports to individuals with disabilities.
Help individuals develop, maintain, and strengthen skills for competitive integrated employment.
Conduct assessments and support job development and follow-along services.
Provide coverage or assistance when other staff are unavailable.
Collaborate with Employment Specialists, supervisors, and program leadership to build professional skills.
Develop relationships with inclusive employers and maintain community business contacts.
Provide transportation when needed.
Work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
Meet monthly billable-hour requirements.
Complete accurate and timely documentation.
Attend required trainings and meetings.
Comply with agency policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.