What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Counselor I - Fairfax, VA (FXVC10) position at Omega Health?
Why This Role Matters
Are you a natural motivator with a knack for seeing the potential in others? At Omega Health Services, we don’t just find people jobs—we build bridges to true independence.
We are looking for a Vocational Counselor who is ready to turn "I can't" into "I’m hired." If you believe that everyone deserves a seat at the table and you have the drive to make it happen, this is your chance to create a ripple effect of positive change throughout the Fairfax community.
Your Impact: What You’ll Do
As a Vocational Counselor, you will act as a coach, strategist, and dedicated partner from the first handshake to the first paycheck. On a daily basis, you will:
- Design Custom Success: Uncover the hidden strengths of individuals overcoming diverse challenges to co-create personalized career blueprints.
- Master the Employment Lifecycle: Guide clients through the entire process—from polishing resumes and nailing interviews to providing expert, hands-on job coaching.
- Demolish Obstacles: Champion the use of assistive technology and reasonable accommodations to ensure your clients have a fair shot at success.
- Engineer Inclusive Spaces: Partner with local Fairfax employers and hiring managers, coaching them on how to foster welcoming workplace cultures where our clients belong.
- Stay Ahead of the Market: Act as the "go-to" expert on local labor market trends, ensuring your clients always have access to the best opportunities.
Your Superpowers (What We’re Looking For)
We care deeply about your core traits and your heartbeat for helping others succeed. Our ideal candidate brings:
- Empathy & Passion: A genuine desire to support veterans and individuals with diverse abilities.
- Communication Skills: The unique ability to connect authentically with a nervous job seeker in the morning and pitch to a corporate CEO in the afternoon.
- Creative Problem-Solving: A knack for finding clever, outside-the-box solutions to complex workplace barriers.
- Strong Organization: The ability to manage a diverse caseload with precision, care, and a detail-oriented mindset.
The Perks: Why Choose Omega?
We invest heavily in the people who build up our community. Here is what we offer you:
- Professional Mastery: We pay for your growth! Access company-sponsored career development, scholarships, and top-tier industry certifications (ACRE, CESP, WIP-C).
- Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy a highly flexible field-based schedule that respects your personal time and adapts to your life.
- Total Wellness & Perks: Competitive pay, comprehensive health/dental insurance, and the SmartDollar financial wellness program.
- Lifestyle Stipends: Monthly COMPT stipends dedicated entirely to your personal well-being and lifestyle needs.
- Tools & Travel Support: We provide a company tablet to keep your workflow mobile, alongside full mileage reimbursement for your travel throughout the community.
About Omega Health Services
Join a nationally recognized leader in workforce inclusion. We are proudly CARF-Accredited, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE). We don't just celebrate diversity—we live it.
Ready to Be the Difference? Apply today, join the Omega Health family, and start a career that actually matters.
Omega Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEOC). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
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Salary : $22 - $26