Vocational Counselor/Employment Specialist
The Choice Group
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- Pay
- $20 to $25
- an hour
- Location
- Williamsburg, VA
- Job type
- Full time
- Posted
- Oct 9
- 11 days ago
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About the company
The Choice Group
Staffing and recruiting · 51 to 200 employees
What you'll do
- Collaborate with local school districts to implement pre-employment transition services to students
- Provide one-on-one job coaching and guidance to clients seeking employment
- Assist clients with resume building, job applications, and interviews
- Make employer connections in the community through individualized job development
- Support clients on job sites, providing hands-on training
- Help clients develop workplace readiness skills, including communication, time management, and professionalism
- Collaborate with employers to ensure successful job placements and retention
- Track client progress and maintain accurate documentation
What you need
- Self-starter with strong time management, interpersonal and communication skills
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others succeed
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple clients
- Valid driver's license and dependable transportation
- Experience working with people with disabilities as well as case management, coaching, counseling, or workforce development (preferred)
- Education: a postgraduate degree, a bachelor's degree, an associate degree or a high school diploma
Key skills
time managementinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsPatienceempathycase managementcoachingcounselingworkforce development
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Perks
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Group Term Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development Fund
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Free LPC Supervision
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Are you passionate about helping others reach their full potential? We’re looking for a dedicated and motivated Vocational Counselor/Employment Specialist to support individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining competitive, integrated employment in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with local school districts to implement pre-employment transition services to students
Provide one-on-one job coaching and guidance to clients seeking employment
Assist clients with resume building, job applications, and interviews
Make employer connections in the community through individualized job development
Support clients on job sites, providing hands-on training
Help clients develop workplace readiness skills, including communication, time management, and professionalism
Collaborate with employers to ensure successful job placements and retention
Track client progress and maintain accurate documentation
Qualifications:
Self-starter with strong time management, interpersonal and communication skills
Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others succeed
Ability to work independently and manage multiple clients
Valid driver's license and dependable transportation
Experience working with people with disabilities as well as case management, coaching, counseling, or workforce development (preferred)
Education:
Prefers a Master’s degree in a related field plus 1 year of related experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 2 years of related experience, an Associate’s degree (or equivalent credits) in a related field plus 4 years of experience, or a high school diploma and 10 years of related experience.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay based off experience and education
Benefits to Full Time Employees, including:Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability and Group Term Life Insurance covered at 100%
Additional Fringe Benefits
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Fund
Mileage Reimbursement and Paid Travel Time
Free LPC Supervision
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A rewarding role where you can make a real impact in people’s lives