Role overview

Qualifications

1+ years of experience in a disability-focused human services field
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Valid Driver's license and personal mode of transportation
Flexible schedule to support clients during work times

Responsibilities

Providing outstanding support to clients facing complex barriers
Empowering people with disabilities to reach their full potential
Building skills and confidence of clients for employment
Collaborating with agency partners and representing the organization at outreach events

Key facts

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

Hard skills

Income Support Customer Relationship Management Employment Advertising Disability Management Transportation Management

Other skills

Advocacy
Microsoft Office
Collaboration
Communication
Teamwork
Physical Flexibility

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 an Employment Consultant to support adults and high school students 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, as well as performing 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: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour

Employment Consultant (Mid to experienced):

Starting Wage Range: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

$1,500 Hiring Bonus!!

($500 paid after 30 days, remaining $1,000 paid after 90 days of employment)

Location: Seattle, WA (Central and South Seattle)

Schedule: Full-Time, M-F, 8 am - 4:30 pm

(Occasional nights and weekends as needed)

What we can offer:

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment
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 outstanding support to clients facing complex barriers and requiring specialized support to secure employment
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...
Collaborating with agency partners and representing Northwest Center at outreach events on our process for supporting clients seeking job opportunities
Independently managing schedule to ensure that each student receives appropriate service time
Building relationships with local companies to create job opportunities
Plus, a multitude of other industry-specific and student focused 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.