Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Salary

$76,069.50 - $133,282.50 Annually

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610813

Department

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Division

Community Support Services Division

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C43

Hiring Salary

$76, 069.50 - $104,676.00

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Are you interested in making a life-changing impact in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and mild intellectual disabilities? Are you interested in utilizing your clinical skills and your marketing skills? Are you interested in working independently in the community while benefiting from professional growth? Prince William County is looking for a full-time Clinical Services Caseworker/ Employment Specialist in our Supported Employment Program. Come and join a team committed to delivering quality services, upholding integrity, fostering positivity, and one that is at the forefront of transforming peoples lives! If you enjoy working independently as well as in a team setting, if you are energetic, creative and invested in changing peoples lives, then the Clinical Services Caseworker /Employment Specialist job may be for you!

Prince William County employees enjoy paid holidays, Virginia State Retirement, employer-paid basic life insurance, excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.

This position qualifies for a $5,000 hiring bonus. This bonus will be paid in two equal installments. The first installment of $2,500 will be paid after you have completed 90 days of employment. The final $2,500 installment will be disbursed upon successful completion of the probationary period.

About This Role: Our team provides evidence-based, client-centered services that assist individuals to successfully obtain and maintain competitive employment in the community. As an Employment Specialist, you will manage a very diverse caseload where your daily tasks will be to use your creativity and problem-solving skills not only to support your clients but also our stakeholders as well.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or other related human services. 2 years of related experience in the delivery of human services for adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)

Preferences:

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or other related human services.
• Experience in the delivery of human services for adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
• Experience working in an agency providing behavioral healthcare.
• Experience providing vocational services to adults diagnosed with SMI other co-occurring disorders, adults on the autism spectrum and Mild Intellectual Disabilities.
• Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Experience working with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
• Experience collaborating with the business community.
• Experience with managing very active caseloads requiring high organizational skills and working independently in the community.
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Work Incentive Specialist Advocate Certification
• Experience working with school counselors/ Student Pre-Employment Services.

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid drivers license; Must pass DMV record check; Must pass TB test; Offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a fingerprint-based National Criminal History Record Check; Certification in First Aid and Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation, as required. Child Protective Services Requirements: Effective 1999, mandated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services 12VA35-105-400 rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Development Services related to Criminal Registry Checks, a search of the registry of founded complaints of child abuse and neglected maintained by the Department of Social Services.

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday. Occasional evenings and weekend hours to support your client's employment success.

We also offer great benefits, including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for PSLF additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Starting Salary Range: $76, 069.50 - $104,676.00

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.

• I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement.
• I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select the answer that best represents your highest level of education.

• Masters Degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or other related human services field
• Masters Degree in an unrelated field
• Bachelors Degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or other related human services field
• Bachelors Degree in an unrelated field
• None of the above

03

Please quantify your years of related experience in the delivery of human services for adults with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). Please be sure to include details of this experience in your application.

• Four or more years of experience
• Three or more years of experience
• Two or more years of experience
• Less than two years of experience
• No experience

04

Do you have experience providing vocational services to adults diagnosed with SMI, other co-occurring disorders, and/or adults on the autism spectrum and Mild Intellectual Disabilities?

• Yes
• No

05

What interests you about becoming a Job Coach and working with individuals with disabilities?

06

Do you have experience working with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience working with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience collaborating with the business community, assisting clients with employment opportunities?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have case management experience? Make sure to document this experience in the work history section of your application.

• Yes
• No

10

Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have a Work Incentive Specialist Advocate Certification?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience working with school counselors/Student Pre-Employment Services?

• Yes
• No

13

By submitting this application, I understand the hiring salary range for this position is $76,069.50 - $104,676.00.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers