Vocational Support Specialist

Vocational Support Specialist

This position is a hybrid position located in Upper Marlboro, MD. The core working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. This is a salaried, exempt position. This is a full time position offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. This position requires that the employee must successfully complete criminal history information background check and drug screening and be able to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

The Vocational Support Specialist plays an integral role in providing support services primarily to employees with disabilities assigned to the Employment Support Services workforce. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring individuals with and without disabilities obtain needed support designed to monitor, improve and enhance individual performance. He/she is expected to support Melwood's Employment Support Services goals: employee productivity, retention, social skills integration and successful employment, with respect to individuals with differing abilities and/or other populations who experience barriers to employment. Vocational Specialists work alongside the personnel performing the job tasks. The incumbent must meet federal, state, and local human-service requirements for individuals with disabilities. In addition, the Vocational Specialist will perform the vital function of instructing, monitoring, and correcting work-related activities to achieve contract objectives.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing individual task training on an ongoing basis through task analysis and task completion goal plans.
• Providing counseling and supportive assistance to individuals assigned to the Contract Division and/or performing contractual work.
• Teaching the specific job tasks necessary to achieve performance success.
• Consulting with supervisors and management regarding the needs of Human Resources employees.
• Working with all assigned direct employees to achieve quality, timeliness, and contract site's profitability objectives.
• Providing comprehensive support and crisis intervention in areas such as, but not limited to, immediate on-site intervention, problem analysis and follow-up recommendations.
• Facilitating acclimation and integration issues, task change coping strategies, job performance, on-site work and personal related goal setting and needs assessments.
• Preparing written summaries, in approved format, on all individual counseling activities as it pertains to meetings, phone contacts, site visits, counseling sessions, etc.

Qualifications:

Bachelors with certification in rehabilitation counseling or related field required. Master's degree preferred. A minimum of two years of coaching and/or counseling experience directly related to employment program models is required. Previous experience in a manufacturing or services environment preferred. Experience with disabilities, mental health and/or substance abuse is preferred. Must be able to work well and communicate with all levels of management, staff and individuals served. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication. Must possess ability to conduct evaluations using approved assessments; develop behavioral plans and research techniques designed to correct employee performance barriers; promote individual abilities; and excellent analytical, judgment and decision-making abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and email. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple and changing priorities and deadlines. Evenings, holidays, weekends and overtime may be required. Must present a professional appearance and image. Must be willing to use personal vehicle in performance of duties. Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities