Impactful Employment Consultant - Flexible Hours

Chimes of Virginia, Inc. in; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimes of Virginia, Inc. in the Tri-Cities area (Petersburg, Hopewell, Emporia) seeks an Employment Consultant to provide individualized employment services for persons with disabilities and others facing employment barriers.

The role involves job development, placement, training, coaching, and long-term employment success, with flexible hours and on-site operations. Mileage support is provided for travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to sit for up to four hours at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide job development, job placement, training, and job coaching services.
• Deliver career skills training, life skills training, and employment supports.
• Provide systematic instruction on work tasks with fading instructional assistance.
• Facilitate natural support relationships between the employer, co-workers, and supported employee.
• Market services to referral sources and maintain referral pipelines.
• Support family members in maintaining the individual's employment goals.
• Collaborate with adult service agencies and community organizations.
• Represent customer needs to supervisors and co-workers through education and guidance.
• Provide consumer status updates to agencies, referral sources, and management.
• Maintain extensive documentation in electronic systems, email, and reports.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Multitasking

Independent work

Confidentiality

Customer service

Sit for 4 hours

Lift 25 lbs

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Chimes of Virginia, Inc. in the Tri-Cities area (Petersburg, Hopewell, Emporia) seeks an Employment Consultant to provide individualized employment services for persons with disabilities and others facing employment barriers.

The role involves job development, placement, training, coaching, and long-term employment success, with flexible hours and on-site operations. Mileage support is provided for travel between sites.