Employment Services Specialist Senior - # ARS00314

Title: Employment Services Specialist Senior - # ARS00314

State Role Title:Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Starting minimum $41756 commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location:Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Do you enjoy supporting others working with a passionate and successful team then this is the job for you! Come and join our team!

Job Duties:

*This position is subject to close 10-business days (excluding holidays) from the opening date.

In partnership with people with disabilities the DRS Field Rehabilitation Services Division assists individuals with disabilities to make informed choices that will maximize their employment through coordinated service delivery. DRS staff will assist the Workforce Network to deliver quality workforce services to individuals with disabilities who want to work and employers seeking to hire them to the extent that this provides benefit to the DRS program.

We are seeking an Employment Services Specialist compliance with Federal State and Agency policy and procedures works closely with all Counselors and/or Evaluators and in partnership with persons with physical mental or emotional case management assistance with comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services which result in employment and enhanced independent living. To meet the expectations of the Employment Services Specialist Senior the incumbent must have access to personally identifiable and confidential information about agency consumers and/or agency staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:


Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in human service delivery methods.
• Some knowledge of the social economic medical and psychological issues which impact persons with disabilities; interviewing evaluation and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration; ADA compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer software or similar word processing software.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from varying social and economic environments; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to interpret and apply established policies and procedures in the provision of services; to monitor employment opportunities through contacts with businesses and other organizations within the community; to organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner; to prioritize duties and exercise good judgement following established policy and procedures; interviewing and data collection techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group activities related to employment preparation and career readiness.

Additional Considerations:

N/A

Special Instructions:

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code 2.2-1201.1.
• Afingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.
• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code 2.2-3114).

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance.

Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans Americorp Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias New Recruitment Management System. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this po

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.