Employment Specialist

About RISE Services

RISE Services is a mission-driven organization with deep expertise in helping individuals with disabilities obtain and maintain
competitive, integrated employment
. We deliver person-centered services that focus on building skills, expanding opportunities, and supporting long-term success in the workplace.

RISE Services is seeking a compassionate, motivated
Employment Specialist
to support individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. In this role, you will help participants identify career goals, build job readiness skills, secure employment opportunities, and succeed on the job through coaching and ongoing support.

The ideal candidate is relationship-driven, solutions-oriented, and committed to helping individuals achieve meaningful employment outcomes through customized, person-centered strategies.
This position is to pick up the client in Dumfries on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. and drive him to his job in Fredericksburg (near Four Mile Fork), client usually has ride home at 4 p.m. There is the additional possibility if you want to work with the client during the same schedule on Thursdays and Fridays.

• Conduct intake assessments to evaluate skills, interests, support needs, and employment goals.

• Develop individualized employment plans in collaboration with participants and their support teams.

• Identify barriers to employment and coordinate strategies/resources to address them.

• Provide coaching in job readiness skills (resume development, interviewing, workplace communication, professional behavior).

• Conduct mock interviews and role-play to build confidence and workplace competence.

• Support participants in understanding employer expectations and workplace culture.

• Assist participants with job search strategies (applications, networking, online platforms, and community connections).

• Identify and match participants to employment opportunities aligned with their goals and strengths.

• Coordinate and support the application process, interview scheduling, and follow-up.

• Advocate for participants as appropriate and support accommodation discussions when needed.

• Provide job coaching and on-site/off-site support to ensure successful onboarding and skill acquisition.

• Help participants learn tasks, adapt to workplace routines, and strengthen relationships with supervisors/coworkers.

• Monitor job satisfaction and performance; intervene early to prevent job loss and support retention.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation includeassistantanalysis
  
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