Temporary Part-time Facilitator

Job Coach / Employment Specialist - Part-Time
Service Area: Fairfax and Springfield, Virginia
Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour, based on experience
Hours: Up to 29 hours per week, with the potential to transition to full-time
Predominantly daytime hours, Monday through Friday
Community-based with regular local travel
Reimbursement for approved work‑related travel

Help People Build Careers and Greater Independence
RISE Services is hiring a compassionate, dependable, and resourceful Job Coach / Employment Specialist to help individuals with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain meaningful employment.

In this community‑based role, you will meet participants at employer worksites and other locations throughout the Fairfax and Springfield area. You will help participants search and apply for jobs, prepare for interviews, learn workplace responsibilities, communicate with employers, and build the skills needed for long‑term employment success.

A bachelor’s degree is not required . We welcome applicants with relevant experience in disability services, human services, education, behavioral health, workforce development, direct support, career coaching, case management, retail supervision, customer service, or other positions that involve teaching, mentoring, or helping others succeed.

Training is provided.

Most services in the Fairfax and Springfield area are provided during daytime hours, Monday through Friday.

Weekend work is occasionally needed to provide coverage when another team member is unavailable, but this is not a regularly scheduled weekend position.

On‑site job coaching

Job searching and completing applications

Employer outreach

Employment‑readiness training

Community‑based participant meetings

When participants are not scheduled to work their full authorized service hours, the Job Coach may provide other approved employment services, including job searching, completing applications, preparing for interviews, developing resumes, contacting employers, and teaching workplace‑readiness skills.

Employees who want additional hours may have the opportunity to transition to full‑time as caseloads and service needs grow. Full‑time hours are not guaranteed and depend on participant referrals, scheduling needs, employee availability, and satisfactory job performance.

Job Coaching and Workplace Support
Provide individualized coaching at employer worksites and in community settings.

Help participants learn job duties, workplace routines, safety procedures, and employer expectations.

Help develop natural workplace supports that promote greater independence.

Monitor progress and adjust coaching strategies as participants develop new skills.

Help participants identify their strengths, interests, abilities, support needs, and employment goals.

Assist participants with resumes, applications, job searches, and interview preparation.

Coordinate interviews, hiring activities, and onboarding support.

Help participants understand workplace expectations and identify reasonable accommodations when appropriate.

Employer and Community Engagement
Build professional relationships with employers throughout Fairfax, Springfield, and surrounding communities.

Educate employers about inclusive hiring and available workplace supports.

Communicate with participants, families, employers, support coordinators, schools, and community partners.

Attend hiring events, team meetings, training, and other scheduled activities.

Track job searches, applications, interviews, placements, wages, scheduled hours, and employment retention.

Participate in service‑planning and team‑coordination activities.

A bachelor’s degree is not required .

Relevant experience supporting individuals with disabilities or others who experience barriers to employment is preferred.

Experience in teaching, coaching, mentoring, customer service, supervision, human services, behavioral health, workforce development, or a related field may also be considered.

Strong communication, organization, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building skills.

Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions in community settings.

Basic computer skills, including email, Microsoft Office, and electronic documentation systems.

Ability and willingness to travel locally and transport participants when required.

Supported Employment, Individual Supported Employment, job‑coaching, or job‑development experience.

Experience supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, behavioral, or other disabilities.

Knowledge of Medicaid Waiver, vocational rehabilitation, or disability‑employment services.

Understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act and reasonable workplace accommodations.

Experience working with employers, schools, support coordinators, vocational rehabilitation agencies, or community organizations.

Comfortable working at employer locations and throughout the community.

Professional and confident when communicating with employers and community partners.

Flexible when participant or employer schedules change.

Comfortable working independently without constant direct supervision.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Help people build careers, confidence, and greater independence.

Work predominantly during weekday daytime hours.

Receive mileage reimbursement for approved work‑related travel.

Participate in paid training and professional development.

Build valuable experience in human services, disability services, workforce development, and career coaching.

Part‑time employees may be eligible for:

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Tenure Bonus Program

Mileage reimbursement for approved work‑related travel

Paid training and professional development

Employees who transition to an eligible full‑time position may also receive:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Short‑term disability insurance

Life insurance

This is a community‑based position , not a remote or traditional office‑based role. Most services are provided at employer worksites and other community locations throughout Fairfax, Springfield, and nearby areas.

Applicants must have reliable transportation and be comfortable driving between community locations. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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