Role overview

Qualifications

1+ years of experience in a disability-focused human services field with hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Valid driver's license and access to personal transportation
Flexible schedule to support clients, including occasional weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Providing one-on-one career coaching and retention services for adults with disabilities
Building skills and confidence of clients to find employment through resume creation, interview preparation, on-site job training, benefits planning, and person-centered planning
Engaging with community partners to connect clients with support services
Building relationships with local companies to create job opportunities

Key facts

Remote from: Washington (USA)
Full time
Junior (1-2 years)
English

Hard skills

Employee Engagement Strategy On-The-Job Training Career Counseling Benefits Administration Service Management Employee Retention Community Advocacy Sales Development Resource Allocation Customer Success Management Forward Planning

Other skills

Interviewing Skills
Advocacy
Needs Assessment
Microsoft Office
Decision Making
Communication
Critical Thinking
Team Oriented
Curiosity
Relationship Building
Self-Motivation

About the company

Northwest Center

Civic and Social Organization

We envision a day when all people have the same opportunities to grow, contribute to our society and enjoy a fulfilling life. Since 1965, our mission has been to promote the growth, development and independence of people with disabilities through programs of education, rehabilitation and work opportunity. Northwest Center employees embody our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Each of our business divisions is unique, offering a micro-community that is also part of the larger non-profit organization and mission. Our passionate staff members are connected by our core value of inclusion for people of all abilities. Our corporate headquarters are located in Seattle and we operate throughout Washington State. For more information and to get involved, visit: www.nwcenter.org Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/nwcenter Follow us on Twitter - www.twitter.com/nwcenter Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/nwcenter

Company details

Company typeSME

IndustryCivic and Social Organization

Company size501 - 1000

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Job description

Description

Are you looking to make a difference in your community?

We are now hiring Employment Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to attain or maintain employment. You will be helping to place people in jobs that match their skills and providing support at each step along their career paths. This community-based role is a fantastic, hybrid-remote opportunity if you are looking to enter or grow within the Social Services or Human Services field. As an employment support professional, you will be meeting with clients in their homes and places of work and perform outreach and advocacy throughout your community. Apply today if you are passionate, self-motivated, and team-oriented with a background in sales, social service, or education. Join our organization and help build a brighter future together!

As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we're invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you meet some of the requirements, share Northwest Center's values, and support our mission, we encourage you to apply.

Take a look at this video to learn more about our team!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAo6KaOjOU0

Employment Specialist (Entry level):

Starting Wage Range: $20.50 - $21.50 per hour I Full Wage Range: $20.50 - $30.27 per hour

Employment Consultant (Mid to experienced):

Starting Wage Range: $22.50 - $26.00 per hour I Full Wage Range: $22.50 - $33.75 per hour

Location: Omak, WA

(and Okanogan County)

Schedule: Part-Time; Mon-Fri; 15-20 hours per week

What we can offer:

Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually
7 Paid Holidays + 2.5 Days of Floating Holiday; 5 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
Retirement 401(K) with a company match
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25 per month
Student Loan Contribution Program - $50 per month
Pet Insurance Discount Program
Highly skilled, dedicated, and collaborative team
Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
Mileage Reimbursement

Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer here: https://nwcbenefits.hrbenefits.net/

Basic Expectations of Your Role:

Providing one-on-one career coaching and retention services for adults with disabilities
Empowering people with disabilities to reach their full potential
Building skills and confidence of clients to find employment through resume creation, interview preparation, on-site job training, benefits planning, person-centered planning, assessments services, etc.
Engaging with community partners to connect clients with support services
Building relationships with local companies to create job opportunities
Plus a multitude of other industry-specific support services

Requirements:

1 + years of experience working in a disability-focused human services field with hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Valid Driver's license and personal mode of transportation
A flexible schedule to support clients when they work which may include occasional weekends and holidays

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [email protected].

At Northwest Center, we do not just accept diversity and inclusion — we celebrate it, support it, live it, and flourish in it to benefit our employees, the community, and our clientele. We believe that our strength lies within our diversity and the forward motion toward a day when people of all abilities can learn and work together.

We believe that curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and improving decision-making, planning, resource allocation, and how we treat others. Our goal is to create and implement more equitable practices, policies, and culture. To be equitable means to value and respect individuals from all cultural backgrounds, genders, races, identities, and abilities. Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.