Employment Services Specialist Senior - #ARS00916

 

Title: Employment Services Specialist Senior - #ARS00916

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Minimum $48,807 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

South Boston Historic District featurs buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Many structures have been restored to preserve their original charm. Walking through the district feels like stepping back in time.

If you enjoy working with others and love South Boston, then come and work with us.

 

Job Duties:

In partnership with people with disabilities, the DRS Field Rehabilitation Services Division assists individuals with disabilities to make informed choices that will maximize their employment through coordinated service delivery. DRS staff will assist the Workforce Network to deliver quality workforce services to individuals with disabilities who want to work and employers seeking to hire them to the extent that this provides benefit to the DRS program.

We are seeking an Employment Services Specialist Senior to provide case management assistance with comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services which result in employment and enhanced independent living. To meet the expectations of the Employment Services Specialist Senior, the incumbent must have access to personally identifiable and confidential information about agency consumers and/or agency staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Some training and or experience in human service delivery methods. 
• Some knowledge of the social, economic, medical and psychological issues which impact persons with disabilities; interviewing, evaluation and counseling techniques; methods and tools for career counseling and exploration; ADA compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Windows based computer software or similar word processing software.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals from varying social and economic environments; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to interpret and apply established policies and procedures in the provision of services; to monitor employment opportunities through contacts with businesses and other organizations within the community; to organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner; to prioritize duties and exercise good judgement following established policy and procedures; interviewing and data collection techniques.

Additional Considerations:

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate group activities related to employment preparation and career readiness.

Special Instructions

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1. 
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-662-7003

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be consid