Vocational Counselor I - Warrenton, VA Location
About The Position
Omega Health Services is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and relationship-focused Vocational Counselor to support individuals with disabilities in exploring career opportunities, developing employment skills, connecting with local employers, and succeeding in the workplace. The role helps participants identify their strengths, interests, skills, and employment goals, and provides career exploration, job readiness guidance, employment counseling, job coaching, and ongoing support. The counselor helps with resumes, applications, interview preparation, and workplace expectations; identifies job openings and matches participants with suitable positions; builds relationships with local businesses to promote inclusive employment; and collaborates with community organizations, referral sources, and other service providers. The position also involves monitoring employment progress, supporting job retention, maintaining case notes and service documentation, managing an assigned caseload, and traveling throughout Culpeper and surrounding communities. Direct vocational rehabilitation experience is not required.
Requirements
- Relevant professional or lived experience supporting individuals in employment, education, human services, disability services, or a related setting.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Good organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Genuine interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them achieve employment goals.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
- Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
- Ability to successfully complete required background screenings.
Responsibilities
- Identify participants’ strengths, interests, skills, and employment goals.
- Provide career exploration, job readiness guidance, and employment counseling.
- Assist with resumes, job applications, interview preparation, and workplace expectations.
- Provide job coaching and individualized guidance to help participants build confidence and succeed at work.
- Identify job openings and match participants with positions suited to their abilities and interests.
- Build relationships with local businesses and promote inclusive employment opportunities.
- Collaborate with community organizations, referral sources, and other service providers.
- Monitor employment progress and provide follow-up support to promote job retention.
- Complete case notes, service documentation, and required reports.
- Coordinate an assigned caseload, prioritize responsibilities, and travel throughout Culpeper and surrounding communities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
