Vocational Support Specialist

Make an Impact Every Day as a Vocational Support Specialist!

Starting Pay: $22.50/hr

Location:

Caseload across Northern Virginia, office based in Oakton, VA

In this role, you'll provide hands‑on support to individuals with disabilities at their job sites, helping them succeed in meaningful employment and achieve greater independence.

• Mission‑Focused:
  Be part of a team that champions inclusion and empowerment
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, vision, generous PTO, retirement plans, and more
• Growth Opportunities:
  Training and development to help you build your career

Requirements: A valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle are required for travel between work sites.

Make an impact by joining Service Source, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! Service Source is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities.

The Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will support individuals with disabilities in direct labor positions y compose and/or review documentation related to the supports they provide to the individual.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

• Ensure that the vocational and non‑vocational needs of assigned individuals are met.
• Complete required documentation, such as Person‑Centered Plans and Individual Eligibility Evaluations, accurately and on time.
• Maintain familiarity with Medicaid, HCBS, CARF, Ability One, and other entities to ensure compliance. This includes maintaining case records in accordance with CARF standards, Medicaid regulations, Ability One regulations, other funding source regulations, and internal policies.
• Reconcile biweekly and monthly attendance reports.

• Provide training to and coordinate with operational personnel to ensure the proper implementation of vocational supports.
• Write, review, and revise support plans to ensure the Person‑Centered Plan remains current and appropriate.
• Coordinate services with local case management agencies to facilitate comprehensive program services.
• Maintain familiarity with behavior management techniques.
• Conduct quality assurance checks on data and attendance records to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations, funding requirements, and internal policies.
• Maintain up‑to‑date participant information as required for case files and funding sources.
• Coordinate assessments for assigned individuals and new referrals.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities is required.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• A valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation for work‑related travel is required. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).
• Willingness and availability to travel to multiple locations, sometimes on short notice, is required.
• Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, which may include infrequent weekends and evenings, is required.
• Experience in writing or supporting Person‑Centered Plan outcomes is preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicaid Waiver documentation is preferred.

• A well‑organized, self‑directed individual who is a team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret various instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office software.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals…