Support Professional

Employment Support Professional at Northwest Center

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Join us as an Employment Support Professional. We support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in attaining or maintaining employment. You will meet clients in their homes and workplaces, providing career coaching, job placement, and support at all stages of their job journey.

This community‑based role is a fantastic hybrid‑remote opportunity for those looking to enter or grow within the Social Services or Human Services field.

• Employment Specialist (Entry level) – Starting wage $23.00–$24.00/hr; full range $23–$34.50/hr.
• Employment Consultant (Mid to experienced) – Starting wage $25.00–$28.00/hr; full range $25–$37.50/hr.

• Location:
  
  Bellevue, WA (and Eastside of King County)
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time, Mon‑Fri 8 am – 4:30 pm (occasionally nights and weekends as needed)

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

• 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, including occasional weekends and holidays

• 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 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

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Northwest Center is a proud equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, and are committed to creating a workplace for everyone. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees per request.

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or employment process, contact [email protected]