Employment Specialist Jobs in Virginia
Employment Specialist jobs in Virginia are in steady demand, concentrated in workforce development agencies, state and local government programs, disability services, and large federal contractor support operations. The busiest hiring metros are Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where anchor employers such as Maximus, ResCare Workforce Services, and the Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services maintain consistent hiring across their regional offices. The most sought-after specialties include vocational rehabilitation, workforce reentry programs, and benefits counseling for veterans and adults with disabilities. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Coach / Employment Specialist – Evening & Overnight Shifts
Dumfries & Fredericksburg, Virginia | Part-Time
Pay: $21.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience
Hours: Approximately 24–29 hours per week
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Work Setting: In-Person / Community-Based
Transportation: Participant pickup in Dumfries; worksite in Fredericksburg
Training: Paid Training Provided
Looking for a Meaningful Part-Time Job Outside Traditional Business Hours?
RISE Services is hiring a dependable, patient, and motivated Job Coach / Employment Specialist to help an individual with a disability succeed at work, build confidence, and develop greater independence.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who prefers evening and late-night hours and enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping others achieve meaningful goals.
You'll provide one-on-one support at an employer worksite in Fredericksburg, Virginia, while assisting with transportation from Dumfries.
No bachelor's degree or previous job-coaching experience is required. We provide paid training.
Your Work Schedule
This position has a consistent four-day schedule:
Total scheduled worksite hours: 24 per week.
Additional paid time may include compensable travel between work locations, documentation, training, meetings, and other approved work activities.
The participant's schedule may occasionally change based on employer needs.
Important: Tuesday is an overnight shift ending at approximately 3:00 AM Wednesday morning. Applicants must be able to reliably work this schedule.
What You'll Do
Provide Hands-On Workplace Support
Help the participant learn and complete assigned job duties.
Teach workplace routines, communication, time management, and professional behavior.
Reinforce employer expectations and workplace safety procedures.
Encourage independence rather than completing job responsibilities for the participant.
Help develop positive working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
Monitor progress and adjust coaching strategies as skills improve.
Provide consistent support that promotes long-term employment success.
Assist With Transportation
Travel to Dumfries for participant pickup.
Transport or accompany the participant to the employer worksite in Fredericksburg.
Assist with approved return transportation arrangements when assigned.
Communicate promptly about transportation delays, scheduling changes, or safety concerns.
Maintain Documentation & Communication
Complete accurate, timely progress notes and required electronic documentation.
Communicate participant progress, workplace concerns, and significant developments to RISE Services leadership.
Follow established service plans, workplace procedures, and organizational policies.
Participate in required training, supervision, and team meetings.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is reliable, responsible, and comfortable working independently during evening and overnight hours.
Required Qualifications
Availability for all four scheduled shifts.
Ability to work until approximately 3:00 AM on Tuesday overnight shifts.
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and required automobile insurance.
Reliable personal vehicle and willingness to transport a participant when required.
Ability to travel regularly between Dumfries and Fredericksburg.
Strong communication, patience, professionalism, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage responsibilities independently without constant supervision.
Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation on time.
Successful completion of applicable background checks and required training.
Experience That May Be a Great Fit
You don't need to have worked as a Job Coach before.
We welcome applicants with backgrounds in:
Direct support or disability services
Teaching, mentoring, or coaching
Human services or behavioral health
Customer service or hospitality
Healthcare support or community services
Workforce development or vocational rehabilitation
Employee training or supervision
Experience in supported employment, Medicaid Waiver services, or working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is helpful but not required.
Transportation & Work Location
This position involves regular travel between Dumfries and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
The employee will be responsible for meeting the participant in Dumfries and providing transportation or accompaniment to the assigned employer worksite in Fredericksburg.
Approved alternative transportation arrangements may occasionally be used, but applicants must be prepared to transport the participant when required.
Mileage reimbursement is provided for approved work-related travel in accordance with organizational policy.
This is not a remote or office-based position. Services are provided in person at the participant's employer worksite and other approved locations.
Compensation & Benefits
$21.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience.
Eligible part-time employees may receive:
Paid training and professional development
Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Tenure Bonus Program
Opportunities for additional hours as service needs grow
Employees who transition into eligible full-time positions may qualify for additional benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; short-term disability insurance; life insurance; and a long-term care option.
All benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Additional hours and full-time employment are not guaranteed.
Why Join RISE Services?
At RISE Services, we believe meaningful employment creates opportunities for greater independence, confidence, and community participation.
As a Job Coach, you'll play a direct role in helping someone maintain employment, strengthen workplace skills, and become more independent.
This position offers:
A predictable four-day work schedule.
Evening and overnight hours for individuals seeking nontraditional shifts.
Meaningful one-on-one work.
Paid training and professional development.
The opportunity to build experience in human services and disability employment.
We're looking for someone who takes attendance seriously, follows through on commitments, communicates effectively, and genuinely enjoys helping others succeed.
Ready to Apply?
If you're dependable, comfortable working evenings and overnight hours, and interested in making a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Online: https://riseservices.applytojob.com/apply/Cr1ODvNIzr/Job-Coach-Employment-Specialist-PartTime-Evening-Overnight
No bachelor's degree required. No previous job-coaching experience required. Paid training provided.
RISE Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees.
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Job Coach / Employment Specialist – Evening & Overnight Shifts
Dumfries & Fredericksburg, Virginia | Part-Time
Pay: $21.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience
Hours: Approximately 24–29 hours per week
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Work Setting: In-Person / Community-Based
Transportation: Participant pickup in Dumfries; worksite in Fredericksburg
Training: Paid Training Provided
Looking for a Meaningful Part-Time Job Outside Traditional Business Hours?
RISE Services is hiring a dependable, patient, and motivated Job Coach / Employment Specialist to help an individual with a disability succeed at work, build confidence, and develop greater independence.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who prefers evening and late-night hours and enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping others achieve meaningful goals.
You'll provide one-on-one support at an employer worksite in Fredericksburg, Virginia, while assisting with transportation from Dumfries.
No bachelor's degree or previous job-coaching experience is required. We provide paid training.
Your Work Schedule
This position has a consistent four-day schedule:
Total scheduled worksite hours: 24 per week.
Additional paid time may include compensable travel between work locations, documentation, training, meetings, and other approved work activities.
The participant's schedule may occasionally change based on employer needs.
Important: Tuesday is an overnight shift ending at approximately 3:00 AM Wednesday morning. Applicants must be able to reliably work this schedule.
What You'll Do
Provide Hands-On Workplace Support
Help the participant learn and complete assigned job duties.
Teach workplace routines, communication, time management, and professional behavior.
Reinforce employer expectations and workplace safety procedures.
Encourage independence rather than completing job responsibilities for the participant.
Help develop positive working relationships with supervisors and coworkers.
Monitor progress and adjust coaching strategies as skills improve.
Provide consistent support that promotes long-term employment success.
Assist With Transportation
Travel to Dumfries for participant pickup.
Transport or accompany the participant to the employer worksite in Fredericksburg.
Assist with approved return transportation arrangements when assigned.
Communicate promptly about transportation delays, scheduling changes, or safety concerns.
Maintain Documentation & Communication
Complete accurate, timely progress notes and required electronic documentation.
Communicate participant progress, workplace concerns, and significant developments to RISE Services leadership.
Follow established service plans, workplace procedures, and organizational policies.
Participate in required training, supervision, and team meetings.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is reliable, responsible, and comfortable working independently during evening and overnight hours.
Required Qualifications
Availability for all four scheduled shifts.
Ability to work until approximately 3:00 AM on Tuesday overnight shifts.
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and required automobile insurance.
Reliable personal vehicle and willingness to transport a participant when required.
Ability to travel regularly between Dumfries and Fredericksburg.
Strong communication, patience, professionalism, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage responsibilities independently without constant supervision.
Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation on time.
Successful completion of applicable background checks and required training.
Experience That May Be a Great Fit
You don't need to have worked as a Job Coach before.
We welcome applicants with backgrounds in:
Direct support or disability services
Teaching, mentoring, or coaching
Human services or behavioral health
Customer service or hospitality
Healthcare support or community services
Workforce development or vocational rehabilitation
Employee training or supervision
Experience in supported employment, Medicaid Waiver services, or working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is helpful but not required.
Transportation & Work Location
This position involves regular travel between Dumfries and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
The employee will be responsible for meeting the participant in Dumfries and providing transportation or accompaniment to the assigned employer worksite in Fredericksburg.
Approved alternative transportation arrangements may occasionally be used, but applicants must be prepared to transport the participant when required.
Mileage reimbursement is provided for approved work-related travel in accordance with organizational policy.
This is not a remote or office-based position. Services are provided in person at the participant's employer worksite and other approved locations.
Compensation & Benefits
$21.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience.
Eligible part-time employees may receive:
Paid training and professional development
Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Tenure Bonus Program
Opportunities for additional hours as service needs grow
Employees who transition into eligible full-time positions may qualify for additional benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; short-term disability insurance; life insurance; and a long-term care option.
All benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Additional hours and full-time employment are not guaranteed.
Why Join RISE Services?
At RISE Services, we believe meaningful employment creates opportunities for greater independence, confidence, and community participation.
As a Job Coach, you'll play a direct role in helping someone maintain employment, strengthen workplace skills, and become more independent.
This position offers:
A predictable four-day work schedule.
Evening and overnight hours for individuals seeking nontraditional shifts.
Meaningful one-on-one work.
Paid training and professional development.
The opportunity to build experience in human services and disability employment.
We're looking for someone who takes attendance seriously, follows through on commitments, communicates effectively, and genuinely enjoys helping others succeed.
Ready to Apply?
If you're dependable, comfortable working evenings and overnight hours, and interested in making a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Online: https://riseservices.applytojob.com/apply/Cr1ODvNIzr/Job-Coach-Employment-Specialist-PartTime-Evening-Overnight
No bachelor's degree required. No previous job-coaching experience required. Paid training provided.
RISE Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees.
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in employment specialist jobs across Virginia.
- Active certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor or equivalent credential recognized in Virginia
- Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, human services, or a related field
- Experience conducting vocational assessments and developing individualized employment plans
- Familiarity with Virginia workforce development programs and the American Job Center network
- Proficiency with case management software and accurate documentation of client progress
- Valid Virginia driver's license and reliable transportation for community-based client visits
Employment Specialist Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a employment specialist in Virginia?
Most Virginia employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, social work, psychology, or a related human services field. While Virginia does not require a single state-issued license for all employment specialists, roles in vocational rehabilitation funded through the Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services commonly require or prefer the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor credential, awarded through the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. Gaining experience through internships with Virginia's American Job Centers or disability services nonprofits strengthens your candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire employment specialists in Virginia?
Companies currently hiring employment specialists in Virginia include ServiceSource, SOAR365, and Didlake, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's strong concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and state-funded vocational rehabilitation programs means large institutional employers drive a significant share of openings year-round.
Which Virginia cities have the most employment specialist jobs?
The Virginia cities with the most employment specialist openings are Oakton, Norfolk, and Richmond. Northern Virginia's density of federal agencies and large government contractors anchors demand there, Richmond's role as the state capital concentrates state agency and nonprofit hiring, and Virginia Beach serves a large veteran and military-connected population that generates steady demand for reentry and vocational rehabilitation specialists.
Are there remote employment specialist jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since employment specialists frequently conduct in-person assessments, job coaching, and site visits with clients. About 40% of employment specialist openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a modest but real shift toward telehealth-style vocational counseling. Case management documentation, benefits advisement, and some intake counseling are the tasks most often handled fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a employment specialist in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for an employment services associate or job developer role at a Virginia American Job Center, where new staff receive structured onboarding and work alongside credentialed specialists. Employers such as Maximus and local Community Services Boards across Virginia regularly hire candidates without direct experience into support roles. Completing a Certified Employment Support Professional training through the Association of People Supporting Employment First, or completing a practicum through a Virginia university's rehabilitation counseling program, gives candidates a meaningful credential edge before their first full-time hire.
Where can I find and apply to employment specialist jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to employment specialist jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and credentials, and apply directly to the ones that fit. No signup is required to see the openings.
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