Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist I-Charles Town, WV Location (CTVRS10)

Omega Health • Charlestown, WV

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Omega Health Services is a CARF-accredited provider of Vocational Rehabilitation, dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Veterans achieve independence through meaningful employment. We are seeking an energetic and independent Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (VRS) to join our Charles Town team. This role involves direct work in the field to connect consumers with local employers, providing job coaching, advocating for accommodations, cultivating natural supports, maintaining accurate records, and managing field logistics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree OR Associate’s Degree + 1 year of relevant work experience OR High School Diploma / GED + 2 years of relevant work/life experience.
• The Educator’s Mindset: 3+ years of experience in General Education or Tutoring is highly preferred.
• Adaptability: The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with a highly diverse staff and clientele.
• Diplomacy: High-level communication skills for public speaking and resolving employer workplace issues with extreme professionalism.
• Organization: A proven knack for precise documentation, meeting rigid deadlines, and handling multiple projects independently.
• Digital Literacy: High comfort level utilizing Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Asana.
• Credentials: A valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and proper insurance coverage.
• Clearances: Ability to successfully pass a standard drug screen and comprehensive background check (Federal, State, and County).
• Certifications: First Aid/CPR certification (required upon employment; training provided).

Nice To Haves

• Ideally in Early Childhood Education, General Education, or History & Arts (for Bachelor's Degree track)

Responsibilities

• Deliver Direct Job Coaching: Hands-on support for individuals through new hire screenings, workplace orientations, and daily job tasks to guarantee long-term retention.
• Fiercely Advocate: Identify, suggest, and implement assistive technologies or reasonable workplace accommodations to help consumers thrive.
• Cultivate Natural Supports: Build positive social bridges between consumers, coworkers, and corporate supervisors to foster independent workplace integration.
• Maintain Operational Precision: Log daily digital service updates via Google Workspace and Asana, accurately tracking critical employment milestones (pay rates, benefits, etc.).
• Manage Field Logistics: Utilize your personal or agency vehicle to provide safe community and employment-related transport for active participants.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay with an eligibility increase after just 90 days.
• Access to university/career scholarships and industry-leading certifications (ACRE, CESP, and WIP-C).
• Highly flexible field schedule.
• SmartDollar financial wellness tools.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Company-provided tablet and software suite.
• Full mileage and expense reimbursement for community travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level