Employment Consultant Individuals With Disabilities - Non Profit

Position: Employment Consultant working with Individuals With Disabilities - Non Profit
Don’t miss a unique opportunity to contribute to overcoming barriers for persons with disabilities in our role of Employment Consultant at Washington Vocational Services. If you envision a world in which all individuals develop and achieve their full potential through job placement and income stability this is a position for you!

You are invited to apply to our non-profit staffing agency which has been providing valuable workforce development services within Washington State since 1976. WVS is an equal opportunity Employer.

Employment Consultants:

Washington Vocational Services is looking for dedicated Employment Consultants to join our compassionate, family orientated, and flexible team of professionals in Snohomish County. The Employment Consultant position requires an outgoing individual to problem-solve creatively while working with clients and potential employers. To ensure employee readiness and success, on-the-job training and job shadowing is provided to new employees to help them learn and grow along with the position.

This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package, medical and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, wellness benefit, as well as paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and so much more!

BRIEF RESPONSIBILITIES Meet, interview, and assess needs, abilities, and interests of each individual.

Client skills assessment and Job Development through marketing client skills to potential employers.

Utilize individual’s strengths, abilities, and interests to determine and secure appropriate work sites.

Provide services including resume development, job search skills training and calling upon employers for available positions.

Provide on the job coaching, training, and on the job readiness skills.

Works closely with employers, case managers, family & residential supports, and personnel at Human Services or DVR.Document all case activity and time spent, by way of written case notes.

Provide a full range of case management services to individuals referred by the Developmental Disabilities Administration and WA Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Responsible for writing case correspondence, monthly reports to referral sources, and monitoring case progress.

Conduct on the job work assessments, job development, and job retention.

QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED required.

Able to provide own reliable transportation daily to multiple off-site meetings.

Must have current driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Willing to consent for the background checks required by Washington State Patrol and by the Department of Social and Health Services.

Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills

Must understand and demonstrate the importance of ethical consideration in the field of human services.

Proof of Vaccination against Covid, required.

Job Type: Full-time Please visit our website if you would like to know more about WVS .org.

Washington Vocational Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week Benefits:401(k)401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off Professional development assistance

Retirement plan Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Everett, WA 98208 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Everett, WA 98208:
Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person
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