DS Employment Specialist, #JR-01363

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

IDD experience

Community-based services

Plan implementation

Report writing

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Descripción del empleo

Make a meaningful impact in your community! The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a dedicated Employment Specialist to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve independence through competitive, integrated employment. In this rewarding role, you will empower job seekers by providing individualized coaching, building partnerships with local employers, and ensuring long-term career success.

Specific Duties:

• Assess individual strengths and career interests to build and execute Person-Centered Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Build strong relationships with local businesses to secure competitive employment opportunities tailored to client strengths.
• Provide systematic, one-on-one training at job sites to help clients learn tasks, build workplace skills, and excel in their roles.
• Serve as a bridge between clients and business supervisors, advocating for fair treatment, compliance, and growth opportunities.
• Supervise group-supported employment sites, ensuring materials are available, duties are assigned, and productivity standards are met.
• Maintain precise client charts (85%+ compliance target) and record timely billing documentation to meet state, federal, and CARF accreditation standards.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required. You will safely transport clients using city or personal vehicles.
• Ability to manage behavioral crises utilizing Therapeutic Options Techniques while strictly upholding Human Rights and confidentiality guidelines.
• Collaborate productively with families, employers, and support teams.

Preferences:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Experience providing community-based vocational services
• Experience implementing skill development and support plans
• Experience writing reports and documentation, preferably in electronic records
• Experience working with a variety of people in community settings
• Experience with coordinating services with other agencies and supports
• Experience with working varied shifts

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid Leave.

The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.