Employment Development Specialist - Charlottesville, United States - ServiceSource Inc.

ServiceSource Inc.

Verified Company

Charlottesville, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Join Our Team

Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities and your community
ServiceSource is proudly hiring Job Coaches in the Charlottesville, VA region for recipients of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Called Employment Development Specialists, these driven and enthusiastic staff will help develop, train, and connect people with barriers to integrated, meaningful, and sustainable job opportunities.
ServiceSource has been building partnerships and providing services for adults with disabilities across the country for over 50 years.

We continue to be a an employer of choice by offering the following for this position:

Pay between $19.23/hr (approx $40,000 annually) depending on portfolio and experience/education.
Work/

Life Balance:
Consistent daily schedule with infrequent evenings or weekends. Some remote flexibility (no more than 16 hours a week)

Over three (3) weeks of paid timeoff during first year, and eleven (11) Federal Holidays observed
Full Health, Vision and Dental coverage from Cigna with premium cashback opportunities.
Retirement Matching and generous 403(b) and 401(a) options.
100% Company-Paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Disability Insurance.
Established promotion opportunities and clear career pathways.
Tuition reimbursement and professional development funds available.

- $500 annual reimbursement for your personal wellness.
- and much more

You'll love this job if you are looking for:
A supportive, flexible team that encourages internal growth and career development.
Some remote flexibility.
A dynamic portfolio that allows you to gain experience with a wide variety of community resources and network with others in the human services field
Meaningful, purposedriven work that has a tangible benefit on a historically underserved population.
A company to call home and a sustainable career

Job Summary

The Employment Development Specialist position will be responsible for developing community employment opportunities and providing community-based job development, as well as supporting advancement opportunities for recipients of TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

Conduct intakes, inventories, and assessments with individuals to establish employment goals.
Provide job development services to support individuals to find employment that match career fields of interest, strengths, and support needs.
Provide postemployment services including job coaching, followalong, and travel training to ensure employment retention, satisfaction, and growth.
Develop positive relationships with businesses, community agencies, other departments, and outside vendors.
Complete accurate and timely monthly billing reports, participant reports, case notes, and other supporting documentation, meeting utilization expectations.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform task and jobsite analysis on selected sites to assure appropriate job matches.
Provide consultation, guidance, and disability awareness training (as needed) to employers and business representatives.
Coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary team process and other meetings pertaining to participant's individual support plan; prepare annual individual support plans.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education, Experience, and Certification(s)

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
Bachelor's degree in human services, education, marketing, or related field strongly preferred. One (1) year of related experience can substitute for one year of education.
Minimum one (1) year of related human service experience required.
Valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform local workrelated travel 50% of the time. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
Availability and willingness to travel to multiple locations in the broader local area, at times with little notice required.
Availability and willingness to work flexible hours, when needed, including weekends and evenings required.
Job development or vocational support skills preferred.
Marketing or sales skills preferred.
Case management and/or documentation knowledge preferred.
Fluency in a second language (ASL, Spanish) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to relate well to people at all levels of an organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detailoriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy.
A desire to achieve and exceed monthly expectations.
Goal oriented and independently motivated.
Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to become familiar with corpor