Employment Specialist

2 weeks ago


Richmond, United States Virginia Commonwealth University Full time
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Established in 1983, the Virginia Commonwealth University RRTC provides resources for professionals, individuals with disabilities, and their representatives. Our team of nationally and internationally renowned researchers is committed to developing and advancing evidence-based practices to increase the hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

TThe Employment Specialist is responsible for implementingpre-employment transition services in local schools, as well as collaboratingwith the local school and adult service agency personnel. The EmploymentSpecialist also communicates and shares information, while engaging familiesand students with disabilities. This person will work with educators andrehabilitation counselors to develop and provide direct vocational services andindividualized supports for students with disabilities. The EmploymentSpecialist will provide training on job sites, collect data, share resources,and maintain follow-up communication with local sites. Additionally, the EmploymentSpecialist will:

Work collaboratively with school, vocational rehabilitation,and adult provider personnel to develop and implement pre-employment transitionservices in local schools;
Provide direct services and individualized instructionand support for youth ages 14 to 22 primarily in community settings and localbusinesses;
Conduct business development to establish businesspartnerships, arrange student work sites, and provide on-site training andsupport;
Communicate, share information, and engage families andstudents with disabilities;
Collect data and success stories, contribute toinformational materials and resource development, and monitor and providefollow-up services at participating sites,
Participate in project, team, and departmental meetingsand keep the project coordinator and project staff informed of localactivities.

Required Qualifications:Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diversefaculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staffmember at VCU;
Experience working with youth with disabilities;
Demonstrated verbal and written communication with diverseaudiences;
Ability to connect and engage community stakeholders;
Ability to work with sensitive information and maintainconfidentiality;
Knowledge and use of computers and platforms (e.g., Word, Excel,and PowerPoint);
A valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with individuals with disabilities in areas ofcommunity, integrated, competitive employment;
Tribal affiliation;
Experience working with schools and students with disabilities.

Salary Range: $45,000
Position Details:
Department: SOE Spec Ed & DP - RRTC
Employment Type: UF - University Employee FT
Restricted Status: Yes
FTE: 1
Exemption Status: Exempt
VCU Job Family: Health Sciences
VCU Job Code: 21211
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Joshua Drywater
Contact Email: drywaterr@vcu.edu
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