Omega Health

You Can Make an Immediate Community Impact, Today!

At Omega, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to earn a livelihood and find pride in their work. We partner with individuals with disabilities, veterans, and job seekers overcoming barriers to build sustainable careers and achieve financial independence.

We are seeking an energetic, empathetic Vocational Counselor to serve as an advocate, coach, and employment matchmaker throughout the greater Frederick, MD area. In this role, you will work directly with clients in the community and build partnerships with local businesses looking for dependable talent.

Core Responsibilities

Individual Career Coaching & Readiness

Conduct intake assessments to evaluate vocational interests, transferable skills, work tolerance, and support needs.

Co-create Individualized Employment Plans (IEPs) with measurable, milestone-driven goals.

Provide targeted preparation: resume building, interview practice, job applications, and workplace etiquette.

Deliver individualized on-the-job coaching during initial placement to ensure smooth onboarding and task mastery.

Employer Engagement & Placement

Network with local employers across the Frederick County, MD area to identify inclusive hiring opportunities.

Educate employer partners on workplace accommodations, natural supports, and disability etiquette.

Facilitate job matching that aligns client strengths with business labor needs.

Advocacy, Coordination & Administration

Coordinate with state agency partners (e.g., the state vocational rehabilitation agency), case managers, families, and community service boards.

Maintain accurate, timely documentation of billable hours, client milestones, and progress notes in accordance with state/funder standards.

Assess and advocate for assistive technology and reasonable accommodations under the ADA.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications:

Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, or a related field (relevant professional experience may substitute for degree).

Transportation: Valid driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and active auto insurance (frequent local travel required).

Core Aptitudes: High emotional intelligence, active listening, and strong time management skills to manage a dynamic field caseload.

Compliance: Ability to pass standard state-mandated background checks, adult/child abuse registry clearances, and drug screenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, job coaching, or workforce development.

Direct experience working with veterans, neurodivergent individuals, or people with physical, cognitive, or psychiatric disabilities.

Knowledge of state vocational rehabilitation agency processes or Medicaid waiver employment services.

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP), or ACRE/CESP certification is a plus.

Why Build Your Career at Omega?

Autonomy & Balance: Hybrid schedule combining local field visits with flexibility for administrative documentation. Your hybrid arrangement is based at our local Frederick, MD office.

Total Rewards: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options, plus a 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Travel Support: Standard federal mileage reimbursement rate for all client-related travel.

Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package plus paid company holidays.

Professional Growth: Dedicated supervision, CEU reimbursement, and training pathways for industry certifications (e.g., CESP/ACRE).

How to Apply

Ready to empower individuals and strengthen our workforce? Submit your resume and a brief note describing your passion for community-based employment support.