Vocational Counselor I - Warrenton, VA Location

Omega Health; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Health Services in Warrenton, VA is seeking a compassionate Vocational Counselor to help individuals with disabilities explore career options, build employment skills, and connect with local employers. You will provide job coaching, resume support, interview prep, and ongoing follow-up to promote independence and workplace success.

The role emphasizes independent caseload management, strong relationship-building, and travel across Culpeper and nearby communities to expand opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals in employment, education, human services, disability services, or a related setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel across the assigned service area.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screenings.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify participants’ strengths, interests, skills, and employment goals.
• Provide career exploration, job readiness guidance, and employment counseling.
• Assist with resumes, job applications, interview preparation, and workplace expectations.
• Offer job coaching and guidance to help participants succeed at work.
• Identify job openings and match participants with suitable positions.
• Build relationships with local employers to promote inclusive employment.
• Collaborate with community organizations and referral sources.
• Monitor employment progress and provide follow-up support to promote retention.
• Maintain case notes, service records, and required reports.
• Coordinate an assigned caseload and travel throughout Culpeper and surrounding communities.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Time management

Independent work

Background screenings

Job description

Vocational Counselor – Warrenton, VA

Location: Warrenton, VA

Empower People. Build Careers. Create Independence.

Turn Your Passion for Helping Others Into a Meaningful Career!

Do you enjoy helping people discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals? Are you passionate about helping others find opportunities to grow, succeed, and become more independent?

At Omega Health Services, we believe meaningful employment can change lives. A job can provide more than a paycheck—it can create confidence, purpose, financial stability, and a stronger sense of belonging.

We're looking for a compassionate, motivated, and relationship-focused Vocational Counselor to join our Warrenton, VA team. You'll help individuals with disabilities explore career opportunities, develop employment skills, connect with local employers, and receive the support they need to succeed in the workplace. You don't need to have direct vocational rehabilitation experience to make a difference. If you have experience supporting people, building relationships, solving problems, or helping others reach their goals, your skills may be a great fit for this role.

What You'll Do

• Help people discover their potential: Identify participants' strengths, interests, skills, and employment goals.
• Support career development: Provide career exploration, job readiness guidance, and employment counseling.
• Prepare individuals for success: Assist with resumes, job applications, interview preparation, and workplace expectations.
• Provide individualized support: Offer job coaching and guidance to help participants build confidence and succeed at work.
• Connect people with opportunities: Identify job openings and match participants with positions suited to their abilities and interests.
• Build employer relationships: Connect with local businesses and promote inclusive employment opportunities.
• Strengthen community partnerships: Collaborate with community organizations, referral sources, and other service providers.
• Encourage long-term success: Monitor employment progress and provide follow-up support to promote job retention.
• Maintain accurate records: Complete case notes, service documentation, and required reports.
• Manage your work independently: Coordinate an assigned caseload, prioritize responsibilities, and travel throughout Culpeper and surrounding communities.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is dependable, organized, approachable, and committed to helping others succeed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant professional or lived experience supporting individuals in employment, education, human services, disability services, or a related setting.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Genuine interest in supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them achieve employment goals.
• Valid driver's license and a reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screenings.

No direct vocational rehabilitation experience? That's okay.

If you have experience supporting people, building relationships, solving problems, and helping others reach their goals, your skills may transfer well to this position.

Why Join Omega?

At Omega, your work has a purpose—and your growth matters too.

Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to help someone discover their strengths, find meaningful employment, and move toward greater independence.