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Verified Pay check_circle $20 per hour
Hours Part-time
Location Leesburg, Virginia

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Job Description

Job Description

About ECHO
ECHO's mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their optimal level of personal, social, and economic success. Since 1974, ECHO has provided lifelong support through skill building, job placement, day support, transportation, and community-based employment. We partner with local businesses to create valued and meaningful opportunities for adults with disabilities to thrive as active members of their communities.

Position Summary
ECHO is seeking a part-time Employment Support Specialist (ESS) to oversee production within a host company or community job site while training, employing, and supervising adults with disabilities. In this role, you will provide on-site support to small groups of participants, ensuring their success, safety, and integration into the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

  • Embrace and model ECHO's core values: Enthusiasm, Trust, Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Innovation, and Courage

  • Provide supervision, support, and care for ECHO participants in community employment settings

  • Implement person-centered support plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation

  • Manage participants' work hours and integration into the host company's workforce

  • Ensure health and safety by following individualized protocols and responding to crisis situations as needed

  • Perform additional related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience in vocational and/or day support training of persons with disabilities

  • Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets insurance requirements

What We Offer (Part-Time Employees)

  • Paid Time Off

  • 403(b) retirement plan with company matching

Why Join ECHO?
At ECHO, you will be part of a nonprofit team dedicated to making a lasting difference in the lives of adults with disabilities. Our work is mission-driven, collaborative, and community-focused.

How to Apply
To learn more about ECHO and submit your application, please visit: https://echoworks.org/

ECHO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. ECHO is a member of DHS E-Verify program.


Position Requirement

  • Successful completion of drug/alcohol screening and a background check to include fingerprinting

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Posting ID: 1161924407 Posted: 2025-11-30 Job Title: Employment Support Specialist