About Us
About Us
Background
RAOC is a non-profit, non-political, non-sectarian organization existing solely for the benefit of its employees. With financial support from industry, local, state, and federal governing bodies, and private funding, RAOC has provided center-based employment for people with disabilities for over 39 years. There are presently 45 employees that work and receive training at the Center. Most were referred by the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services, the Rockbridge Area Community Services Board, or other social service agencies. Sixty-two percent are mentally retarded and 38% have emotional and physical disabilities. All live with some form of severe or multiple disabilities. About 48% are men and 52% women ranging in age from 18 to over 70.
Job Announcements
The Center presently has the following positions open:
Vocational Counselor/Job Coach - Perform vocational rehab services to individuals with disabilities. Degree in rehab or current certification as rehab counselor required. Paid experience in vocational counseling, vocational assessment, vocational placement, or other areas of rehab counseling preferred. Send resume/letter inquiry to Ruth Parsons
Contracts Administrator/Sales - 4-5 year degree with 3-5 years of related experience. Strong computer skills. Knowledge of local, state, and federal manufacturing or retail contracts (military and private). Send resume/letter inquiry to Ruth Parsons
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Executive Director
Program Manager
Office Manager
Staff
Barbara Douglas - Production Technician
Contact Us
1913 Sycamore Avenue
Buena Vista, Virginia 24416
Telephone: (540) 261-6159
Fax: (540) 261-3545
Board of Directors
Lai Lee - Chairperson
Elaine Nelson - Past Chair
Jennifer Suba - Vice Chairman
David A. Dugan - Secretary
Jennifer Suba - Treasurer
Dr. Rebecca Gates
Jack Geikler
David Justice
Kathy Kvach
Connie Loughhead
Louis Preysz
Kent Wilson
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