Employment Consultant-Lynchburg

Hourly Wage: $23.00, plus mileage-Full Time/Flexible Hours Coverage Areas: Staunton/Augusta/Waynesboro, Rockingham, Page, Nelson, Albemarle counties Provides 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 the 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 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 a 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 for the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.