Employment Transition Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable individual to join our team at SOAR365. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and hardworking person that truly takes pride in their work. If you feel that you are the right one for the job and meet the qualifications, please apply today. We look forward to meeting you!

A little about us:

We are SOAR365! For more than 70 years, we've been dedicated to supporting individuals and families living with disabilities. Our innovative programs and compassionate services are thoughtfully designed to meet real-world needs at every stage of life. Today, SOAR365 has a profound impact on more than 2,000 people and their families across the Greater Richmond area. Whether through employment, therapy, respite, or recreation, we're proud to help people of all abilities thrive.

A Day in the Life of:

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for providing work-based learning, work experiences, job exploration, self-advocacy, workplace readiness and on the job employment supports to school students and young adults with disabilities in a SOAR365 Employment Services Program. Your people skills will come in handy and help you maintain fantastic professional relationships with team members.

You will come to know the great people that make us who we are as a business and who keep our reputation alive. You will be a part of something great here at SOAR365 and you will enjoy what you do and with whom you do it. Apply today!

Benefits and pay range:

• A competitive salary
• We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability benefits, flexible spending account, 403(b) +match, life insurance, wellness programs, and discounted college tuition, to name a few

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provides direct training, supervision and support to students and adults with disabilities enrolled in a SOAR365 Employment Services program.
• Implements activities using specified training techniques and interventions related to but not limited to developing, maintaining and strengthening employment skills.
• Assists the Pre ETS-Supervisor in the development of an effective instructional program for 14-22-year-old adults with disabilities in areas of career exploration and planning, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, and community involvement.
• Provides transportation to students in agency provided vehicle when required
• Coach and motivate students in identifying their career interests and strengths using Photo Voice Work based Learning Opportunities and other career assessment tools.
• Work with students in building their employment portfolios, which may include a visual, written, or video resume.
• Provides coaching in actual Work Experiences.
• Develops and works with businesses in new work experience opportunities for students

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required or in process of completing a Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as Rehabilitation Counseling, Special Education, Psychology, Human Services or Social Work.
• A minimum of three years' experience working with students with disabilities at Transition Age required.
• Supported/ Customized Employment experience a significant plus, job development and/or business-to-business sales a plus.
• Knowledge of research and evidence-based practice in transition, career development, vocational training, and school to career programming.
• Ability to implement individualized student and adult employment training plans and lead student and adults to their employment goals.
• Holds a valid driving license with an acceptable driving record and maintains driving eligibility during the course of employment.

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Drug-Free Workplace

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need reasonable accommodation when you apply for a position on our website, please contact us at (804) 358-1874 and ask for human resources.