Community Employment Coach for Inclusive Careers

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking an Employment Specialist to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve independence through competitive, integrated employment. You will empower job seekers with individualized coaching, build partnerships with local employers, and guide long-term career success.

You will assess strengths, develop ISPs, train clients at work sites, and advocate for fair treatment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience developing and implementing ISP/Person-Centered plans.
• Ability to build partnerships with local employers.
• Experience documenting services in electronic records.

Aufgaben

• Assess strengths and career interests to create ISP.
• Build relationships with local businesses for employment opportunities.
• Provide one-on-one training at job sites to build skills.
• Advocate for clients with supervisors and employers.
• Supervise group-supported employment sites; ensure productivity.
• Maintain client charts and timely billing to meet standards.
• Possess a valid driver’s license for client transport.
• Manage behavioral crises using Therapeutic Options Techniques while upholding rights and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with families, employers, and support teams.

Kenntnisse

IDD experience

Community-based services

Plan implementation

Report writing

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Jobbeschreibung

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking an Employment Specialist to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve independence through competitive, integrated employment. You will empower job seekers with individualized coaching, build partnerships with local employers, and guide long-term career success.

You will assess strengths, develop ISPs, train clients at work sites, and advocate for fair treatment.