Employment Transition Specialist

ServiceSource • Oakton, VA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Help Students Turn Possibilities Into Futures! Part-Time Employment Transition Specialist. This role empowers high school students with disabilities to explore careers, develop workplace skills, advocate for themselves, and take their next steps toward employment and independence. The specialist will lead engaging and interactive career-readiness groups, build relationships with schools, families, employers, and community partners, coordinate workplace tours, educational visits, and career exploration activities, and help students gain the skills and confidence needed for future success. The role involves serving as a coach, mentor, and advocate.

Requirements

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities required.
• Experience working with transitioning students and/or young adults with disabilities, or other relevant, transferrable work experience, required.
• Pass and maintain Department of Human Services background clearance is required.
• Valid driver’s license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required.
• Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Ability to follow a curriculum to train and teach in a group setting in an engaging and informative manner and customize activities as needed.
• Must have knowledge of employment transition, supported employment, and job training issues for persons with disabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant degrees may include Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling preferred, or in lieu of degree a minimum (4) years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience public speaking, training, or teaching on a one-to-one basis is preferred.
• Prior experience in developing partnerships with employers and/or postsecondary educational institutions is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engaging, relevant, informative, and dynamic group sessions with high school students with disabilities, leading activities that cover the range of Pre-Employment Transition Services: 1) Job Exploration Counseling; 2) Workplace Readiness Skill Building; 3) Work-based Learning Experiences; 4) Postsecondary Educational Counseling; and 5) Self-Advocacy Skill Building.
• Customize activities to the unique needs and strengths of each group while maintaining fidelity the outcomes and objectives of the curriculum.
• Seek regular formal and informal feedback from participants and their support team members regarding pre-employment transition services provided to learn satisfaction and to update curriculum topics and activities as needed.
• Lead outreach and recruitment efforts for attendees for new groups, including disseminating outreach flyers; holding information sessions; and answering questions as needed from referring partners, interested participants, and family members.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies, school personnel, businesses, educational institutions, other departments and/or vendors to enhance menu of services, continuum of care, and the number of employment transition opportunities.
• Provide general case management, maintaining excellent communication with participants, family members, funding and referring agencies, schools, and other partners, sending monthly requests for authorizations; submitting accurate and detailed monthly reports on time; and assisting with the billing process.
• Complete accurate and timely monthly billing reports, participant reports, case notes, and other supporting documentation.
• Conduct tours and informational interviews with representatives from employers and educational programs to choose the most relevant and highest quality settings for participation in pre-employment transition group activities.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and disability awareness training to employers and educational program representatives to foster positive partnerships.
• Communicate regularly with both internal and external Directors, Supervisors, Rehabilitation Counselors, and/or any other relevant individuals regarding all pre-employment transition activities and progress of participant with career and education exploration, building of work readiness and self-advocacy skills, and work-based learning experience participation.
• Attend relevant funding and referring partner meetings to discuss participants, receive feedback and updates, and market services with ServiceSource to increase number of referrals.
• Take participants on tours of employment and educational settings.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• An Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.
• Mileage Reimbursement Provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree