Employment Specialist

Prince William County Government; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virginia Retirement System

401a and 457 retirement plans

Paid Annual Leave

Paid Personal Leave

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Group Medical and Dental Plans

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Prince William County Government is seeking a Clinical Services Caseworker/Employment Specialist within our Supported Employment Program. You will support individuals with serious mental illness and developmental disabilities, leveraging clinical and marketing skills to help clients obtain and maintain competitive employment.

The role offers a $5,000 hiring bonus, comprehensive Virginia benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or related human services.
• At least 2 years of experience delivering human services to adults with SMI.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload and use creativity to support clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong organizational skills

Independent work in community

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Are you interested in making a life-changing impact in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and mild intellectual disabilities? Are you interested in utilizing your clinical skills and your marketing skills? Are you interested in working independently in the community while benefiting from professional growth?

Prince William County is looking for a full-time Clinical Services Caseworker/ Employment Specialist in our Supported Employment Program. Come and join a team committed to delivering quality services, upholding integrity, fostering positivity, and one that is at the forefront of transforming people's lives! If you enjoy working independently as well as in a team setting, if you are energetic, creative and invested in changing people's lives, then the Clinical Services Caseworker / Employment Specialist job may be for you!

Prince William County employees enjoy paid holidays, Virginia State Retirement, employer-paid basic life insurance, excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.

This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments. The first installment of $2,500 will be paid after you have completed 90 days of employment. The final $2,500 installment will be disbursed upon successful completion of the probationary period.

About This Role

Our team provides evidence-based, client-centered services that assist individuals to successfully obtain and maintain competitive employment in the community. As an Employment Specialist, you will manage a very diverse caseload where your daily tasks will be to use your creativity and problem-solving skills not only to support your clients but also our stakeholders as well.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or other related human services. 2 years of related experience in the delivery of human services for adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)

Preferences

• Master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or other related human services.
• Experience in the delivery of human services for adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
• Experience working in an agency providing behavioral healthcare.
• Experience providing vocational services to adults diagnosed with SMI other co-occurring disorders, adults on the autism spectrum and Mild Intellectual Disabilities.
• Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Experience working with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
• Experience collaborating with the business community.
• Experience with managing very active caseloads requiring high organizational skills and working independently in the community.
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Work Incentive Specialist Advocate Certification
• Experience working with school counselors/ Student Pre-Employment Services.

Special Requirements

Must possess a valid driver's license; Must pass DMV record check; Must pass TB test; Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check; Certification in First Aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, as required. Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday. Occasional evenings and weekend hours to support your client’s employment success.

Benefits

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Starting Salary Range

$76, 069.50 - $104,676.00