Employment Consultant- Roanoke, VA (RoanokeSalemVinton)

Hourly Wage: $23.00 plus mileage-Full Time/Flexible Hours

All Roles will be in RONOAKE BLUE RIDGE LYNCHBURG SOUTHWEST CENTRAL TRI-CITIES NOTHERN and all surrounding Virginia cities.

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 supported employee.
• Market services to referral sources and maintain referral pipelines.
• Support family members in maintaining the individuals 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 drivers 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 bachelors 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.

Required Experience:

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