Facilitator Development Specialist

VersAbility Resources is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities through employment services, workforce development, community living, and community-based support programs. We partner with individuals, employers, schools, referral sources, and community organizations to create meaningful employment opportunities and promote independence.

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VersAbility Resources is seeking a passionate and motivated Employment Specialist to help individuals with disabilities achieve and maintain meaningful employment in their communities.

This role combines job coaching, advocacy, vocational training, employer engagement, and individualized support to help individuals build skills, gain independence, and succeed in competitive integrated employment. The ideal candidate enjoys working directly with people, building relationships in the community, solving problems, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Provide ongoing employment support, advocacy, and job coaching to individuals with disabilities

• Develop and maintain Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and document progress toward goals
• Provide transportation training and employment-related support services
• Coordinate activities and support at community employment sites
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, referral sources, schools, and community partners
• Educate employers and coworkers on workplace inclusion and support strategies
• Assist with job development and creating employment opportunities within the community
• Collect data, maintain records, and complete required reports and documentation
• Provide hands-on support during days, evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed
• High school diploma or GED required, bachelor's degree in human services or a related field preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience providing employment-related services to individuals with disabilities
• Experience in job coaching, vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, behavioral support, or human services preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and technology platforms
• Ability to travel throughout Hampton Roads and surrounding areas
• This position primarily operates in community-based employment settings rather than a traditional office environment. Work may occur at businesses, schools, workforce development sites, and employer locations throughout Hampton Roads.

The role requires frequent travel, prolonged driving, standing, walking, job coaching, and supporting individuals in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, 40 hours a week. Candidates must be flexible, as schedules may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional hours to support the needs of individuals served and employer requirements.

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Help individuals achieve independence and meaningful employment

• Build relationships with employers and community partners
• Enjoy a dynamic role that combines coaching, advocacy, training, and community engagement
• Apply online through VersAbility Resources' careers site. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic."VersAbility Resources - Serving People with Disabilities of All Ages - is a national nonprofit organization based in Hampton, Virginia, committed to empowering people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive as active members of our communities. Serving over 1,500 individuals and their families annually, VersAbility offers a comprehensive range of programs and services, including early childhood, residential, day support, workforce training, and diverse employment opportunities.

It also promotes equal opportunity for all, offering reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to perform job duties. For assistance with applications, people can contact View phone number on click.appcast.io.