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Starting pay is $ plus eligibility for incentive pay!
Looking to target applicants from the city of Fredericksburg, VA.
The Employment Specialist III provides support, assistance, and guidance to individuals with disabilities that will enable the individual to develop skills and enhance their ability to fully engage with their community specifically through employment.
The Employment Specialist III (ES3) generates referrals from state Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and local Community Services Board Case Managers situated throughout Virginia and develops job opportunities at commercial and governmental sites located across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.
The Employment Specialist III primarily provides short-term, individualized employment services (Situational Assessment, Job Development, and Placement / Training) for the purpose of securing stable employment for people with significant disabilities.
ES3s may also provide Follow Along services to support consumers’ long-term employment goals, however, the ES3 may transfer responsibilities related to long-term employment support (follow-along) services to an ES2, when appropriate.
Looking to target applicants from the city of Fredericksburg, VA.
Direct Service
Conducts in-person situational assessments, job development, placement / training, and follow-along support to individuals with significant disabilities.
Situational Assessment : a vocational evaluation conducted by an employment specialist in a real work setting in a commercial or government setting.
Job Development : supporting consumers through the process of obtaining employment, including resume writing, application, interviewing, and follow-up with potential employers.
Job Placement and Training : Structured, one-to-one support to assist with learning the job and developing natural supports necessary, (, employers, co-workers) to maintain job stability.
Follow-along services : Routine and ongoing contact post-job placement to assess job performance, employer satisfaction, and levels of training and / or support needed.
Outlines the minimum requirements for person-centered service plans with individually identified goals and preferences.
Pre-Employment Transition Services
Supports individuals with disabilities by providing Pre-Employment Transition Services to Students with Disabilities and / or learning an individual’s unique skills and interests to assist them in their path to employment.
This could include supporting students with Work Readiness Training (WRT) or Work-based Learning Experiences (WBLE).
Administrative
Marketing / Public Relations
Didlake, Inc. is a non-profit rehabilitation services organization. At Didlake, creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities is our mission.
Since 1965, Didlake has served thousands of people with significant disabilities by providing training, job placement, employment opportunities and day support services.
We provide rewarding and purposeful work.
Requirements
Education and Experience :
BA / BS degree in education, vocational rehabilitation, social work, business, or related field and two (2) years of related experience in employment services and / or supporting individuals with disabilities;
or HS diploma and at least 5 years of experience in transition or supported employment services.
Have a valid driver's license and be insurable under Didlake's automobile policy. Requirements include but are not limited to a minimum of 5 years of licensed driving.
Skills and Abilities :
Last updated : 2024-05-15
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$36k-40k (estimate)
05/16/2024
06/21/2024
didlake.org
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
1,000 - 3,000
1965
$50M - $200M
Ancillary Healthcare
Didlake is an internationally accredited nonprofit agency with the mission of Creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities. We provide rehabilitative services including supported employment and day support services for individual with disabilities living and working in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC. In addition to our rehabilitative services, we provide administrative and IT support services, facilities support services, and logistics on 37 contracts serving federal, state, county, and city governments. Didlake is a leading employer of people with disabilit...ies. With a workforce of over 1,300 employees, 87 percent are individuals with disabilities. Our highly trained employees are committed to delivering the service you deserve. We have earned the trust of hundreds of customers through our dedication to quality management, cost-effective streamlined operations, communication, and training.
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