Job Details

TITLE Employment Specialist for the Deaf
Job Location 2520 58TH STREET - HAMPTON, VA
Salary Range $23.40 - $26.13 Hourly
Job Shift AnyQualificationQualifications/Skills Knowledge & Abilities:

Education: B.S. in Human Services preferred but not required. Supported Employment certification a plus.

Experience: One year working in an employment-oriented service for people with disabilities

Skills Knowledge & Abilities:

• Skill with oral communication


• Skill with written communication


• Skill with interpersonal relationships


• Skill in vocational rehabilitation


• Skill in use of MS Office Suite


• Knowledge of behavioral health


• Knowledge of Supported Employment training techniques


• Ability to foster positive relationships


• Ability to manage work/priorities


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to work a flexible schedule


• Ability to model appropriate behavior in a work setting


• Ability to multitask


• Ability to administer regulations and standards

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization.


• Attendance and Punctuality: Contributes reliably to the workplace by being in attendance regularly and by arriving punctually and leaving at the expected time.


• Attention to Detail: Taking responsibility for a thorough and detailed method of working.


• Collaboration: Develops cooperation and teamwork while participating in a group, working toward solutions which generally benefit all involved parties.


• Communication: Communicates effectively in all forms.


• Customer Focus: Knowing the (internal and external) customer business needs and acting accordingly; anticipating customer needs, and giving high priority to customer satisfaction and customer service.


• Initiative: Does more than is required or expected in the job. Goes beyond expectations in the assignment, task, or job description without being asked.


• Innovation: Applies original thinking in job responsibilities and provides feedback to leadership to improve processes, methods, systems, or services.


• Professionalism: Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one's words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior.


• Quality: Produces results or provides service that meets or exceeds company standards.


• Reliability: Demonstrates a high level of dependability in all aspects of the job.


• Teamwork: Working as a productive member of a cohesive group toward a common goal, and contributing to team development and an effective team dynamic.

Environmental:

Work irregular hours as required at different work assignments. Physically perform job requirements when training individual. Work in inclement weather conditions. Transport individual as needed to stabilize employment. Works nonscheduled hours in support of individual and employer requirements.

For any employment related questions, please email us at wehire@versability.org

This position may be contingent on obtaining and maintaining security clearances and/or authorizations from third parties which are required to access federal property which includes military installations and bases. Failure to obtain or maintain required clearances and/or authorizations will result in termination of employment.

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