What are the responsibilities and job description for the DS Employment Specialist, #JR-01363 position at City of Virginia Beach?
Make a meaningful impact in your community! The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a dedicated Employment Specialist to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve independence through competitive, integrated employment. In this rewarding role, you will empower job seekers by providing individualized coaching, building partnerships with local employers, and ensuring long-term career success.
Specific Duties:
- Assess individual strengths and career interests to build and execute Person-Centered Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
- Build strong relationships with local businesses to secure competitive employment opportunities tailored to client strengths.
- Provide systematic, one-on-one training at job sites to help clients learn tasks, build workplace skills, and excel in their roles.
- Serve as a bridge between clients and business supervisors, advocating for fair treatment, compliance, and growth opportunities.
- Supervise group-supported employment sites, ensuring materials are available, duties are assigned, and productivity standards are met.
- Maintain precise client charts (85% compliance target) and record timely billing documentation to meet state, federal, and CARF accreditation standards.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required. You will safely transport clients using city or personal vehicles.
- Ability to manage behavioral crises utilizing Therapeutic Options Techniques while strictly upholding Human Rights and confidentiality guidelines.
- Collaborate productively with families, employers, and support teams.
Preferences:
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Experience providing community-based vocational services
- Experience implementing skill development and support plans
- Experience writing reports and documentation, preferably in electronic records
- Experience working with a variety of people in community settings
- Experience implementing behavior management techniques
- Experience with coordinating services with other agencies and supports
- Experience with working varied shifts
The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid Leave.
The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $44,907 - $69,971