Employment Transition Specialist

ServiceSource Inc; Oakton (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

ServiceSource Inc. in Virginia is seeking a Part-Time Employment Transition Specialist to empower high school students with disabilities to explore careers, build workplace skills, and pursue independence.

The role features 20-24 hours per week, a $24.05 per hour rate, flexible scheduling around school days, and mileage reimbursement for approved travel, with opportunities to connect schools, families, employers, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; related degrees may include Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling preferred.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities required.
• Experience with transitioning students and/or young adults with disabilities or transferable work experience required.
• Pass and maintain Department of Human Services background clearance.
• Valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation for work-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead career-readiness groups for high school students with disabilities.
• Build relationships with schools, families, employers, and community partners.
• Coordinate workplace tours, educational visits, and career exploration activities.
• Provide general case management, monthly reports, and assist with billing.
• Lead outreach and recruitment for new groups and partner engagement.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree

Related degrees preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Help Students Turn Possibilities Into Futures! Part-Time Employment Transition Specialist 20-24 Hours per Week | $24.05 per hour | Mileage Reimbursement Provided

Are you passionate about helping young people discover their strengths, build confidence, and prepare for life after high school? Join our team as an Employment Transition Specialist and empower high school students with disabilities to explore careers, develop workplace skills, advocate for themselves, and take their next steps toward employment and independence.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead engaging and interactive career-readiness groups for students
• Build relationships with schools, families, employers, and community partners
• Coordinate workplace tours, educational visits, and career exploration activities
• Help students gain the skills and confidence needed for future success
• Serve as a coach, mentor, and advocate during an exciting time in their lives

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Meaningful, mission-driven work with direct impact on youth
• Flexible part-time schedule, typically during business hours
• Variety in your day with a mix of group facilitation, community outreach, and case management
• Opportunity to connect students with real-world employment and educational experiences
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
• Make an impact by joining ServiceSource, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! ServiceSource is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities.

Primary Duties

Conduct engaging, relevant, informative, and dynamic group sessions with high school students with disabilities, leading activities that cover the range of Pre-Employment Transition Services:

1. Job Exploration Counseling;
2. Workplace Readiness Skill Building;
3. Work-based Learning Experiences;
4. Postsecondary Educational Counseling;
5. Self-Advocacy Skill Building.

• Customize activities to the unique needs and strengths of each group while maintaining fidelity the outcomes and objectives of the curriculum.
• Seek regular formal and informal feedback from participants and their support team members regarding pre-employment transition services provided to learn satisfaction and to update curriculum topics and activities as needed.
• Lead outreach and recruitment efforts for attendees for new groups, including disseminating outreach flyers; holding information sessions; and answering questions as needed from referring partners, interested participants, and family members.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with partner agencies, school personnel, businesses, educational institutions, other departments and/or vendors to enhance menu of services, continuum of care, and the number of employment transition opportunities.
• Provide general case management, maintaining excellent communication with participants, family members, funding and referring agencies, schools, and other partners, sending monthly requests for authorizations; submitting accurate and detailed monthly reports on time; and assisting with the billing process.

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete accurate and timely monthly billing reports, participant reports, case notes, and other supporting documentation.
• Conduct tours and informational interviews with representatives from employers and educational programs to choose the most relevant and highest quality settings for participation in pre-employment transition group activities.
• Provide consultation, guidance, and disability awareness training to employers and educational program representatives to foster positive partnerships.
• Communicate regularly with both internal and external Directors, Supervisors, Rehabilitation Counselors, and/or any other relevant individuals regarding all pre-employment transition activities and progress of participant with career and education exploration, building of work readiness and self-advocacy skills, and work-based learning experience participation.
• Attend relevant funding and reflecting partner meetings to discuss participants, receive feedback and updates, and market services with ServiceSource to increase number of referrals.
• Take participants on tours of employment and educational settings.
• Position sometimes requires work outside of the normal business day which mirror the needs of the assigned participants. Therefore, the employee must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and evenings.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: Education, Experience and Certification(s)

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university required. Relevant degrees may include Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Human Services, Rehabilitation Counseling preferred, or in lieu of degree a minimum (4) years of relevant experience.
• Two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities required.
• Experience working with transitioning students and/or young adults with disabilities, or other relevant, transferrable work experience required.
• Prior experience public speaking, training, or teaching on a one-to-one basis is preferred.
• Prior experience in developing partnerships with employers and/or postsecondary educational institutions is preferred.
• Pass and maintain Department of Human Services background clearance is required.
• Valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required.
• Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A high-energy, dynamic self-starter and leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is able and eager to provide broad support to high school students with a variety of disabilities.
• Ability to follow a curriculum to train and teach in a group setting in an engaging and informative manner and customize activities as needed.
• A well-organized and self-directed team player.
• An individual who can relate to people at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must have knowledge of employment transition, supported employment, and job training issues for persons with disabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs and software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk and hear. The employee may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The primary work environment is an office setting with moderate noise and regular interruptions. The environment may also include a variety of specialized learning settings. The employee will be visiting a wide variety of community settings including but not limited to restaurants, stores, recreation facilities, volunteer sites, schools and employer worksites which can vary with regards to noise level (up to loud) and weather/temperature conditions.

What We Offer – for Benefit Eligible Employees May Include:

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution.
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• To help you manage your work and life needs, we offer an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance.
• A generous paid time-off program in which the benefits increase based on your tenure with the company.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

We are an E-Verify Employer and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment background checks are required for all employment positions.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information ServiceSource is a 501(c)(3) organization with programs and operations in more than a dozen states and the District of Columbia. ServiceSource has affiliate organizations in Delaware, Florida, North Carolina, Utah and Virginia. Collectively, the organization serves more than 35,000 individuals with disabilities annually through a range of innovative and valued employment, training, habilitation, housing and other support services. Our proven collaborative approach helps foster a community where individuals with disabilities can succeed and thrive. Strategic partnerships with local community businesses, government entities and nonprofits help bridge the gaps for individuals with disabilities, creating sustainable opportunities that benefit the entire community and result in greater independence for the individual.