NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
MHSS Employment Assistant
Chesterfield, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.99/hr - $25.82/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Employment Assistant to join their Mental Health Support Services team in Chesterfield County. The role involves providing training and advocacy for adults with developmental disabilities in their work settings, ensuring they receive the necessary support to succeed in their employment.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Provides direct training, supports and advocates for adults with intellectual disabilities in a group supported employment in a group/conclave setting
Provides on-site job coaching; partners with job site supervisor to resolve problems and supports the group to complete all tasks assigned
Assists consumers in performing job duties as required
Transports consumers to and from job sites
Establishes and maintains relationships with community businesses and other community partners
Maintains and prepares a variety of consumer records and reports (e.g. behavior, accident, consumer progress)
Performs other work as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
One year of experience in working with individuals with disabilities
Knowledge of work environments such as manufacturing, service, or trades
Ability to learn supportive counseling and instructional techniques
Ability to supervise consumers in work settings
Ability to assist consumers with physically demanding work including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, reaching overhead, and working in awkward positions without choice or variety
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers
Pre-employment drug testing required
FBI criminal background check required
Education/degree verification required
Preferred
College coursework in psychology, education, social work or human services
Experience with an electronic health records system
Experience with data collection
Knowledge of supported employment, training techniques and behavioral supports
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
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