Employment Development Specialist (Part-Time)

About the role

Job Summary: The Employment Development Specialist will develop community employment opportunities and provide community-based job development, as well as support advancement opportunities for people with disabilities. The role works in consultation with the Supported Employment (SE) team throughout the employment process for individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with job seekers to identify strengths, interests, and career goals
• Build relationships with local employers and develop job opportunities
• Provide job coaching, workplace support, and career advancement services
• Collaborate with businesses, community partners, and support teams
• Maintain case notes, documentation, and employment plans
• Conduct intakes, inventories, and assessments with individuals to establish employment goals
• Provide job development services to support individuals to find employment that match career fields of interest, strengths, and support needs
• Provide post-employment services including job coaching, follow-along, and travel training to ensure employment retention, satisfaction, and growth
• Develop positive relationships with businesses, community agencies, other departments, and outside vendors
• Complete accurate and timely monthly billing reports, participant reports, case notes, and other supporting documentation, meeting utilization expectations
• Perform task and job-site analysis on selected sites to assure appropriate job matches
• Provide consultation, guidance, and disability awareness training (as needed) to employers and business representatives
• Coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary team process and other meetings pertaining to participant’s individual support plan; prepare annual individual support plans
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in human services, education, marketing, or related field strongly preferred. One (1) year of related experience can substitute for one year of education. Minimum one (1) year of related human service experience required. A valid driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) are required. Reliable transportation for work‑related travel is acceptable as a disability‑related accommodation. Must be available and willing to travel locally for work‑related duties up to 50% of the time, to various locations within the Northern Virginia area, sometimes with short notice. Availability and willingness to work flexible hours, when needed, including weekends and evenings required.

Skills

• Ability to relate well to people at all levels of an organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail‑oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy
• Desire to achieve and exceed monthly expectations
• Goal oriented and independently motivated
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to become familiar with corporate specific programs such as ZOOM and Microsoft Teams
• Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to new information and guidance quickly
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service skills (virtually and face‑to‑face)
• Job development or vocational support skills preferred
• Marketing or sales skills preferred
• Case management and/or documentation knowledge preferred
• Fluency in a second language (ASL, Spanish) preferred

Benefits

• Health coverage for you and your family through Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Financial protection with 100% company paid Disability, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• A 403(b)-Retirement plan in which the company matches dollar for dollar on a generous percentage matching up to 3% of your contribution
• Tax advantages through Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts that allow you to pay for specific healthcare and dependent care expenses with pre‑tax dollars
• Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program, and Tuition Assistance