What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Consultant- Charlottesville, VA and surrounding counties position at Chimes VA Brand?
Hourly Wage: $23.00, plus mileage-Full Time/Flexible Hours
Martinsville/Danville/Franklin County
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 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 up 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 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.
Salary : $23