Employment Consultant- Roanoke, VA and surrounding areas

Career Support Systems, LLC

Roanoke, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
JOB TYPE
Part-time
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Career Counseling, Career Development, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consulting, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Driver's License, Email Technology, Follow Through, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Roanoke, VA
POSTED
10 days ago

Hourly Wage: $23.00, plus mileage-Full Time/Flexible Hours

All Roles will be in RONOAKE, BLUE RIDGE, LYNCHBURG, SOUTHWEST, CENTRAL, TRI-CITIES, NOTHERN, and all surrounding Virginia cities.

Provides individualized employment services for persons with disabilities and others with significant employment barriers. Supports job development, placement, training, coaching, and long-term employment success based on customer needs.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

  • Provide job development, job placement, training, and job coaching services.
  • Deliver career skills training, life skills training, and employment supports.
  • Provide systematic instruction on work tasks with fading instructional assistance.
  • Facilitate natural support relationships between the employer, co-workers, and supported employee.
  • Market services to referral sources and maintain referral pipelines.
  • Support family members in maintaining the individual's employment goals.
  • Collaborate with adult service agencies and community organizations.
  • Represent customer needs to supervisors and co-workers through education and guidance.
  • Provide consumer status updates to agencies, referral sources, and management.
  • Maintain extensive documentation in electronic systems, email, and reports.
  • Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Understanding of confidentiality requirements.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to sit up to four (4) hours at a time.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience with behavior change procedures or intervention programs.
  • Experience in vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, or human services.
  • Bilingual skills preferred.

EDUCATION: High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum two (2) years of employment services, case management, coaching, or related experience preferred.

NOTE: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified above under Education and Experience.

About the Company

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Career Support Systems, LLC