Employment Services Specialist Senior - #ARS00513

Virginia AG; Harrisonburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance plan options

Flexible spending accounts

VRS retirement

employer paid life insurance

13 paid holidays

Sick Leave

Annual Leave

Family Personal Leave

employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs (DRS) is seeking an Employment Services Specialist Senior to deliver vocational rehabilitation services. You will work with counselors, evaluators, and partner agencies to help individuals with disabilities pursue meaningful employment and independence.

The role involves case management, close collaboration with schools and Workforce Network, and documenting services to reflect client input.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge/Experience in human service delivery methods.
• Considerable working knowledge of the social, economic, medical, and psychological factors that impact individuals with disabilities.
• Considerable working knowledge of interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques, as well as methods and tools used for career counseling and exploration.
• Working knowledge of ADA compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer software or comparable word processing programs.

Aufgaben

• Caseload Management Support
• Employment Services
• In a quality manner, concisely documents the provision of services reflecting maximum customer input into the decision-making process.
• Knowledge of Community Resources

Kenntnisse

Experience in human service delivery

ADA compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Interviewing & data collection

Tools

Windows-based software

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Employment Services Specialist Senior - #ARS00513

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Starting minimum $43,217 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Make a Difference. Empower Futures. Join the DRS Field Rehabilitation Services Division and help individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful employment and greater independence through personalized support, advocacy, and partnership. As an Employment Services Specialist Senior, you'll play a vital role in transforming lives while collaborating with schools, workforce partners, and a dedicated team committed to inclusion and opportunity.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful, mission driven impact
• Collaborative and supportive work culture
• Comprehensive state benefits

Job Duties

In partnership with people with disabilities, the DRS Field Rehabilitation Services Division assists individuals with disabilities, including students with disabilities, to make informed choices that will maximize their employment through coordinated service delivery. DRS staff partner with local school divisions and Workforce Network to deliver quality services to individuals with disabilities who want to work and employers seeking to hire them.

We are seeking an Employment Services Specialist Senior to work closely with all Counselors and/or Evaluators in partnership with individuals with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. Provides case management assistance with comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services that result in employment and enhanced independent living. To meet the expectations of the Employment Services Specialist Senior, the incumbent must have access to personally identifiable and confidential information about agency consumers and/or agency staff.

Duties include may include but are not limited to:

• Caseload Management Support
• Employment Services
• In a quality manner, concisely documents the provision of services reflecting maximum customer input into the decision-making process.
• Knowledge of Community Resources

This position has daily contact with customers to provide assistance with vocational rehabilitation services. The position interacts with employers to provide employer services to include information about rehabilitation technology, job accommodations and consultation as well as referral of qualified applicants for open positions. They interact with the public for the purpose of education and awareness about the agency, marketing agency services and in dealing with referrals. They deal with other service providers such as Employment Service Organizations and Educational organizations, regarding coordination of services and consultations about customers.

Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in human service delivery methods.
• Considerable working knowledge of the social, economic, medical, and psychological factors that impact individuals with disabilities.
• Considerable working knowledge of interviewing, evaluation, and counseling techniques, as well as methods and tools used for career counseling and exploration.
• Working knowledge of ADA compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer software or comparable word processing programs.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from varying social and economic environments; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to interpret and apply established policies and procedures in the provision of services; to monitor employment opportunities through contacts with businesses and other organizations within the community; to organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner; to prioritize duties and exercise good judgement following established policy and procedures; interviewing and data collection techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group activities related to employment preparation and career readiness.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

• This position has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
• A fingerprint based criminal history check is required of the finalist.

Benefits

• health insurance plan options
• flexible spending accounts
• VRS retirement
• employer paid basic group life insurance
• optional employee paid group life insurance
• 13 paid holidays
• Sick Leave
• Annual Leave
• Family Personal Leave
• employee discount programs
• and more

Reasonable accommodation is available during the application/interview process per the ADA. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.