Vocational Counselor I - Sterling, VA

About the Job

Impact Your Community. Change a Life. Build Your Career.

Are you a natural motivator with a knack for seeing the potential in others? At Omega Health Services , we don't just find people jobs-we build bridges to independence. We are looking for a Vocational Counselor who is ready to turn "I can't" into "I'm hired."

Your Mission: The "Why" Behind What We Do:

• Ignite Independence: Work intimately with individuals overcoming diverse challenges, architecting paths toward fulfilling careers and personal autonomy.
• Own the Outcome: Act as a dedicated partner from the first handshake to the first paycheck, ensuring every client has the personalized support needed for long-term career stability.
• Cultivate Community: Scout and secure high-value partnerships with local employers, matching unique talents with businesses that celebrate diverse perspectives.
• Lead the Movement: Position yourself at the cutting edge of inclusive hiring, creating a ripple effect of positive change throughout the Ashburn County community .

Your Impact: The "How" (What You'll Do):

• Design Custom Success: Uncover the hidden strengths of every individual to co-create career blueprints that lead to work with purpose.
• Master the Process: Act as a high-level guide through the entire employment lifecycle-from polishing resumes and nailing interviews to providing expert on-the-job coaching.
• Demolish Obstacles: Champion the use of assistive tech and reasonable accommodations to ensure every client has a fair shot at the "win."
• Engineer Inclusive Spaces: Collaborate with hiring managers to foster welcoming workplace cultures where our clients don't just work-they belong.
• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Remain the "go-to" expert on labor market trends, ensuring our clients always have access to the latest resources for growth.

The Perks: Why Choose Omega Health Services?

• Professional Mastery: We invest in your future through dedicated career development, scholarships, and access to industry certifications ( ACRE, CESP, WIP-C ).
• Work-Life Harmony: A flexible work schedule that respects your time and adapts to your life.
• Travel Support: We provide Mileage Reimbursement to support your work throughout the community.
• Total Wellness: Competitive pay, health/dental insurance, and the SmartDollar financial wellness program.
• Modern Tools: We provide a company tablet to keep your workflow mobile and efficient.
• Lifestyle Perks: Monthly COMPT stipends to spend on your own well-being and lifestyle needs.

Who You Are (Your Superpowers):

• Empathy and Passion: You are driven by a genuine heartbeat for helping others succeed.
• Communication Guru: You can connect with anyone-from a nervous job seeker to a CEO.
• Problem-Solving Ace: You thrive on finding creative solutions to complex workplace barriers.
• Organization Whiz: You handle multiple caseloads with precision and a detail-oriented mindset.

Ready to Be the Difference?

If you believe that everyone deserves a seat at the table and you have the drive to make it happen, we want to meet you.

About the Company

It is the belief of Omega Health Services, that everyone has the potential to become an even more contributing, accepted, and embraced member of society!We are a premier provider of supported employment services, organically serving people with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, veterans of the US Armed Forces, and persons experiencing economic challenges or additional special needs of working age individuals.We help our clients by obtaining and maintaining competitive employment that results in self-sufficiency and increased independence. We take pride in being a preferred healthcare agency who creates and fosters engaging learning environments, person centered accuracy, and quality care!