Readiness Specialist

Position: Employment Readiness Specialist
## Employment Readiness Specialist Apply:
Oakton-VA:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
End Date:
December 7, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
Join Our Team!  Make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities!  We are proudly hiring a compassionate and enthusiastic Employment Readiness Specialist for our Employment Readiness Day Program for Adults with Developmental Disabilities.  As an Employment Readiness Specialist, you will get to work in a specialized day-support style program where individuals with disabilities build skills and confidence in their employment abilities!

The goal of the program is to support a transition from day program into a sustainable and integrated community employment opportunity!
Competitive Pay:
Earn $20/hour  Outstanding Work-Life Balance:
Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with NO evenings or weekends required!  Outstanding Full-Time Benefits  3+ weeks of PTO in your first year  11 Federal Holidays observed   Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage through Cigna   Generous 403(b) & 401(a) retirement plans with employer contributions  100% Company-Paid Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance  Clear career advancement opportunities and promotion pathways  Tuition reimbursement & professional development funding  $500 annual wellness reimbursement  And many additional employee perks!
* 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 Employment Readiness Specialist will deliver services to individuals in the Employment Readiness Program, supporting them to grow essential workplace skills. Provide group-based supports both in classroom and community settings. Complete documentation in compliance with the requirements of funding partners and regulatory bodies.
** Primary*
* ** Duties
* *** 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.
* Prepare and conduct engaging, relevant, and informative group sessions that support the skill growth of the participants in program.
* Support participants to engage in work experiences with community employers including informational interviews, shadowing, workplace tours, and volunteering.
* Seek feedback from participants and their support team regarding pre-employment transition services provided to learn satisfaction and to update curriculum topics and activities. Attain positive satisfaction ratings on feedback surveys.
* Maintain positive partnerships with members of the participants’ support teams and other programs, resources, community partners and employers to support the success of individuals in the program.
* Complete required documentation and maintain files. Maintain familiarity and compliance with regulatory requirements, funding partners, and CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities).
** Additional*
* ** Responsibilities
* ** Collect, complete, and maintain required documentation, which may include billing reports, participant reports, and case notes, etc.
* Maintain accurate and detailed information regarding the supports provided, progress of the individual in achieving employment goals,
* Maintain case files and records to CARF standards. This includes completing and renewing annual releases, individual employment/service plans, and updating participant’s physical and electronic files.
* Provide counseling, behavior intervention, and crisis intervention, responding to the needs of the participants’ physical health, mental health, and safety.
* Ensure that…