Employment Consultant

ORION INDUSTRIES; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Orion Industries in Washington, DC is seeking an Employment Counselor to support people with developmental disabilities through coaching, case management, and community job development.

You will conduct vocational assessments, coordinate with families, funders, and staff, and build relationships with employers to create job opportunities. Candidates should have related education and experience; Spanish/ASL is a plus. Must pass background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• Level 1: Associate degree or HS diploma with 1 year experience with people with I/DD.
• Level 2/3: Bachelor's degree or employment services certification (CESP) or equivalent experience.
• Lead: Bachelor's degree in related field or 3+ years leadership in DDA community.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and on-the-job training for employees and coworkers to ensure performance and adaptation.
• Support career growth through onsite visits, addressing personnel issues with solutions such as behavior supports and adaptive technology.
• Collaborate to create fading plans for coaching supports with employment or CI activities.
• Develop community job opportunities using best-practice job development strategies and business proposals.
• Market services to employers by generating leads and building relationships.
• Conduct vocational assessments and advocate for best practices with the DDA community.
• Develop annual service plan goals for clients on caseload with Employment Consultant Lead.
• Coordinate transportation solutions and supports with funders and families.
• Maintain daily case records and monitor outcomes and progress.
• Manage caseload and monthly service hours; maintain 80% of allocated hours billing.
• Ensure behavior plans follow positive behavioral supports and include functional assessments.
• Maintain positive stakeholder relationships and communicate issues to supervisors.
• Coordinate with family and staff to ensure seamless services.
• Coordinate and communicate with staff as needed for coverage.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Verbal & written English

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Spanish or ASL a plus

Education

Level 1 – Associate degree or high school diploma w/ 1 year I/DD experience

Level 2/3 – Bachelor's degree or CESP certification

Lead – Bachelor's degree or 3+ years leadership in DDA

Job description

Job Description

Description:We recognize the value of community knowledge, multilingualism, and diverse lived experiences in strengthening our work. We especially encourage multilingual individuals who live and work in the community, and those from historically marginalized communities—including immigrants, refugees, Native/Indigenous communities, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. If you are passionate about supporting people with developmental disabilities and our mission, we invite you to apply even if your background does not match every listed qualification.

Duties and Responsibilities

• CoachingProvide on-the-job training, coaching, and ongoing support to supported employees, managers, and coworkers to ensure successful job performance and adaptation to task changes.
• Support career growth through regular onsite visits, identifying opportunities, and addressing personnel issues with solutions such as behavior supports, communication systems, and adaptive technology.
• Collaborate with the client, business, and supports to create a fading plan for coaching supports with employment or CI activities.
• Develop community job opportunities using best-practice job development strategies, including environmental/job analysis and creation of business proposals.
• Market services to employers by generating leads, participating in networking events, and building strong relationships within the business community.
• Conduct vocational assessments to determine job seekers’ marketable skills and advocate for best practices while collaborating with the DDA community and educating staff.
• Case ManagementDevelop annual service plan goals for clients on caseload with support of Employment Consultant Lead – as needed.
• Implement solutions to transportation issues as needed.
• Coordinate supports with funders, residential staff, and families during all stages of services.
• Maintain daily case records and other documentation to demonstrate outcomes and progress on behalf of clients.
• Manage caseload and required monthly service hours and develop weekly schedule to meet customer needs.
• Maintain billing of 80% of allocated hours.
• Assures all behavior plans are based upon principles of positive behavioral supports and personal responsibility and include a functional assessment of the problem behaviors.
• CommunicationMaintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate any issues to Employment Consultant Lead or Community Based Services Program Manager.
• Proactively coordinate with family, guardian, or residential staff as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with staff if operating as a Primary or Secondary EC to achieve seamless services.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties, or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Education: Level 1 – Associate degree or high school diploma with one year experience working with people with I / DD, preferably in a vocational setting
• Education: Level 2 or 3 – Bachelor’s degree in related field or certification in employment services such as CESP or experience in lieu of education
• Lead – Bachelor’s degree in related field or minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role in the DDA community
• Previous experience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of intellectual disabilities and their impact on functioning and employment.
• Can maintain a flexible work schedule that may include weekends, evenings, early mornings, and occasional Holidays.
• Has experience with some form of direct sales (selling a product or idea, pitching a new concept to a company or manager).
• Ability to pass background check including the Washington State Department of Social and Health services background through Background Check Central Unit (BCCU)
• Must have valid driver’s license and personally insured vehicle
• Ability to pass Orion’s driving abstract requirement to allow for transportation of clients
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Possess or acquire a first aid/CPR certification when course is offered by Orion
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, demonstrating strong verbal and written English skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships through excellent customer service and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, synthesizing information to reach sound decisions.
• Shows adaptability and technical proficiency, including flexible scheduling and solid computer literacy.
• Proficiency in Spanish or American Sign Language is a plus.

Benefits Offered

• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, voluntary life & ADD, accident, and critical illness insurances
• Company-paid life, ADD, and long term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• ITAR – US Person Status:Due to Orion Industries’ participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A “US Person” can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

Orion Industries is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required, including for the presence of marijuana and cannabis metabolites, due to the safety-sensitive nature of our business. Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to background screening.