What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist / Vocational Counselor position at Opus Network LLC?
Fast growing employment services organization seeking a Vocational Counselor/Employment Consultant to provide supported employment services to disabled job seekers in Newport News and Hampton. We are committed to helping our staff achieve a positive work/life balance. This means small caseloads (20 or less) and a high degree of control over your own schedule.
Job duties include:
- Case Management & Human Services: Assist clients through the various stages of the job search process, assess their skills and barriers to employment, and help them get connected to other resources in the community
- Recruiting: Identify and pursue job leads for our clients by building connections with area employers and networking within the community.
- Training and job site support: Assist clients in adapting to their work environments and provide job site training as needed
- Administration and reporting: Maintain a working file for each client, submit daily progress notes, and communicate progress with the state agencies that we contract with
The best candidates will have the following qualities
- Ambitious: We are looking for someone to assist in building a superior service model that can be replicated statewide
- Superior organizational and time management skills: You will be responsible for managing your own schedule and balancing multiple priorities. This means keeping a detailed calendar, utilizing a CRM and other task management software, and taking lots of notes
- Creative problem solver; Comfortable with a lack of structure: Our clients come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and there is no one size fits all strategy or step by step process that will work for everyone. You must be comfortable developing innovative strategies to address novel problems as they arise.
Benefits of working with The Opus Network
- Compensation & Benefits: Guaranteed base pay ($30/hr) plus health/dental insurance and mileage reimbursement
- Work/Life Balance: You set your own schedule. Weekends are not required. Caseloads are small (roughly 20 clients per counselor).
- Freedom / No micromanaging: Opportunity to manage your own caseload and maintain a high level of control over your work
Minimum Requirements
This position is community based and requires a personal vehicle and a good driving record. In addition, candidates must meet ONE of the following qualifications:
A Bachelors degree and 2 years experience providing community based supported employment services as a job coach or employment specialist
Or
A Masters in Vocational Rehabilitation
Or
A Masters degree in a different discipline and 2 years of experience as a career counselor
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Re: disability employment advocate, vocational counselor, career counselor, job coach, supported employment, employment specialist, the choice group, career support systems, rsvp, vcu, goodwill
Salary : $30