Vocational Rehabilitation - Employment Development Counselor

MVLE, a Fedcap program, in Springfield, VA is calling all psychology professionals to apply to join our team as a full-time Vocational Rehabilitation - Employment Development Counselor!

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR PSYCHOLOGY TEAM

We are a reputable company that offers great benefits and opportunities. We pay our Vocational Rehabilitation - Employment Development Counselors a competitive wage. Our counseling team also enjoys great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short- and long-term disability, a 403(b) plan, an employee assistance program, a future mom's program, and life insurance. Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

ABOUT MVLE

Since 1971, MVLE has successfully provided a broad range of services that cater to the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities through specialized training and programs that foster their personal and professional growth. We create opportunities for individuals to find their independence through community-based activities, supported employment, and customized skills training. Our mission is to create futures one person at a time for people with disabilities and break down barriers to employment through support services.

Our services are only as effective as the quality of the people who make up our team. To achieve our mission, we strive to attract and retain talented and committed staff who believe in our cause. This is why we provide competitive compensation, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth.

ARE YOU A GOOD FIT?

Ask yourself: Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you provide timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen their knowledge and skills? Are you able to remain calm and reasonable during stressful situations? Can you effectively motivate and inspire others to put forth their best effort? Are you able to organize materials to accomplish tasks and reach established goals? If so, please consider applying for this Vocational Rehabilitation - Employment Development Counselor position today!

YOUR LIFE AS A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION - EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT COUNSELOR

This full-time counseling position with our psychology team works flexible hours throughout the week based on the client's work schedule.

As a Vocational Rehabilitation - Employment Development Counselor with our nonprofit, you're responsible for working with employers to create jobs for individuals with disabilities. You network with local employers to establish and tailor jobs as well as with referral sources to increase the number of persons in our program supported each year. Twice a month or as needed, you meet with employers to evaluate service delivery and address any problems. You provide the appropriate training, coaching, and counseling support to individuals regarding work attitudes, work skills, and other duties to help them perform well in their positions.

Additionally, you collaborate with your colleagues on job development and creating goals for individuals as well as improving services and employment outcomes. You also develop and teach a competency-based employment curriculum and provide disability awareness training to employers, staff, and clients. Using your exceptional organizational skills, you keep track of individual case management documentation, including intakes, situational assessments, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

You maintain data related to outcome measures as well as documentation for billing, auditing, and client records. For our Ticket to Work program, you manage referrals, documentation, job development, retention, and billing. Serving as a liaison, you maintain communication with employers, families, human resources, and external or internal program candidates with disabilities. Having a job that uses your psychology and vocational rehabilitation expertise to do important work brings you great satisfaction, which is why you thrive in this counseling position!

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Bachelor's degree OR college-level courses in human services, behavior management, psychology, or a related field
• 2 years of experience working with persons with disabilities in a vocational, residential, or recreational program OR from extensive personal involvement
• 2 years of experience working directly with the Department of Labor (DOL), Medicaid, vocational rehabilitation services, and CARF regulations
• Ability to maintain the required clearances to enter secure government facilities
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

Social Security Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) certification in Virginia or Maryland or Ticket to Work certification is preferred. Experience in customer service or sales and in behavioral training, placement, and recruiting for individuals with disabilities would be a plus, but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. If you can meet these requirements and perform this counseling job as described above, we would be happy to have you as part of our team!

Location: 22153