Employment Specialist Assistant

A $2,500 hiring bonus is being offered for this position. Hiring bonuses shall only be for new hires of original employment or reemployment as defined in Human Resources Policy No. 5.0.

• $500 will be awarded in the first paycheck.
• $750 will be awarded upon completion of the six (6) month interim performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
• $1,250 will be awarded upon completion of the employee’s one (1) year probationary period and a performance evaluation with an overall rating of “Meets Expectations”.
  
  

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is looking for an experienced Employment Specialist Assistant for the Community Employment Options program with the Developmental Services Division.

Duties

Individual Supported Employment

• Provide initial training and support to people with disabilities at their community job sites. Ensure that they meet the employer’s expectations for quality and productivity, and when necessary complete work with the client to ensure all work is finished. Observe the client for areas of success, improvement, and satisfaction.
• Provide extended, long-term support to clients who are stable in their jobs.
• Collaborate with team members on client visits to ensure needs are met.
• Work with CEO team leaders and staff to ensure a robust and productive schedule is created.
  
  

Group Supported Employment

• Ensure that work materials are available, and duties are assigned to the clients. Assist with work-related issues, and when necessary complete work with clients to ensure all work is finished.
• Ensure that clients are engaged in meaningful work activities and the development of work skills.
• Serve as liaison between the individuals and the employer’s supervisory staff. Advocate that the employer’s policies, procedures, and job site opportunities are applied fairly.
  
  

Duties applicable to both services

• Ensure clear, timely, and accurate documentation on the individuals’ progress is in progress notes, according to their support plans. Record data on client progress according to their goals and objectives in the individual support plan. Submit billing information accurately and timely. Provide documentation on paper or through electronic records as instructed.
• Observe for quality work, productivity, social interactions, and satisfaction on the job. Obtain feedback from employer supervisors and coworkers. Report issues/concerns to assigned CEO staff/supervisors and provide input to person-centered service planning and solutions.
• Contribute to the collaborative effort of ensuring quality service delivery.
• Maintain open communication of situations, concerns, or problems related to clients or services with CEO supervisors and team in a timely manner.
  
  

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid-Time-Off.