Employment Consultant-Blue Ridge Region (Staunton/Augusta/Waynesboro)

Hourly Wage: $23.00, plus mileage-Full Time/Flexible HoursProvides individualized employment services for persons with disabilities and others with significant employment barriers.

Supports job development, placement, training, coaching, and long-term employment success based on customer needs.PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):


* 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.

REQUIREMENTS:


* Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.


* Strong written and verbal communication skills.


* Strong computer skills, including Microsoft 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 up to four (4) hours at a time.


* Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.


* Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:


* Experience with behavior change procedures or intervention programs.


* Experience in vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, or human services.


* Bilingual skills preferred.

EDUCATION: High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree in related field preferred.EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years of employment services, case management, coaching, or related experience preferred.NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.