Virginia Government
Job title:
Employment Services Specialist Senior #ARS00777 (Previous applicants need not reapply)
Company
Virginia Government
Job description
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- 5029127
- Manassas, Virginia, United States
- Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
- Health and Human Services
- Full-Time (Salaried)
- Closing at: Dec 2 2024 at 23:55 EST
- Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs
Title: Employment Services Specialist Senior #ARS00777 (Previous applicants need not reapply)State Role Title: Direct Service Associate IIIHiring Range: Minimum $48,807 commensurate with experience.Pay Band: NV 3Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab SvcsLocation: Aging & Rehab SvcsAgency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.govRecruitment Type: General Public – GManassas is a short road trip from Washington, D.C. and Richmond. It is a popular choice for anyone wanting a small-town feel with big-city vibes throughout its 10 square miles.If you enjoy working with others and love Manassas, 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 QualificationsKnowledge/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.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to interpret and apply established policies and procedures in the provision of services.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor employment opportunities through contacts with businesses and other organizations within the community.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple and sometimes unrelated responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize duties and exercise good judgement following established policy and procedures, interviewing and data collection techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate group activities related to employment preparation and career readiness.
Additional ConsiderationsN/ASpecial 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.
- The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code § 2.2-3114).
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact [email protected] 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 ResourcesEmail: [email protected]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 considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Expected salary
$48807 per year
Location
Manassas, VA
Job date
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:08:26 GMT
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