Employment Counselor jobs in Virginia

* Provide continuous job support and fading in the community;

* Cultivate and maintain appropriate networking sources with the community;

* Maintain open communication with the individuals' employment sites;

* Attend and participate in all relevant agency events, workshops, training and meetings;

* Prepare written reports in the appropriate format for the referral source on a monthly, quarterly, or as-needed basis;

* Assist clients with application process and interviews, and coordinate arrangements for job placement;

* Monitor and evaluate client work performance, collect skill acquisition and production data, obtain feedback from client, employer, and coworkers, and provide additional training or intervention as needed;

* Assess client skills and abilities and requirements of specific employment situations for the purpose of job/client matching;

* Provide current information on clients via the vocational profile form;

* Provide on-going assessment and follow-along services as needed and authorized;

* Prepare and update written documentation for clients, employers, and counselors in a timely manner;

* Provide job site consultations and backup support as needed;

* Participate in the process of achieving and maintaining CARF accreditation;

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

* Communicate effectively with clients and staff verbally and in written form.

* Meet the personnel requirements for Criminal History, CPS, DMV record checks, and HHS-OIG.

* Obtain an evaluation indicating the absence of TB in a communicable form.

* Availability to work various hours and shifts, both day and night.

* Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

* Position may require lifting, running, and kneeling, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• ID/DD: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fairfax, VA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fairfax, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person