Employment Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-06
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Social Work
Community Health, Mental Health
Cascade Connections is looking for an Employment Specialist!
We are currently offering a $500 hiring bonus to new employees in our Vocational Services Department. New employees will receive the hiring bonus after successful completion of the 6-month introductory period.
Pay Rate:
$23.32-$28.43
Job Summary
Provide vocational services to individuals with disabilities who have been referred to Cascade Connections through the Developmental Disabilities Administration, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Foundational Community Supports, and others. Required skills and duties vary based on the unique skills, abilities, and vocational goals of the individual served. We support individuals' journeys in discovery of skills and abilities, development of employment opportunities, and achieving goals our customers set for themselves.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Prefer AA degree or one year experience
- Effectively communicates and understands, reads, and writes in English
- Willing to submit to for-cause drug testing
- Pass a DSHS background check
- Fulfill non-standard work hours to meet immediate, short-term coaching needs
- Work well with people and demonstrate leadership qualities
- Make quick and independent decisions
- Return phone calls and emails in a timely manner
- Work independently and in a team environment
- Represent Cascade Connections professionally in the community
- Be organized and efficient
- Use strong problem-solving skills
- Use Microsoft business applications
- Believe that all people can and should work
- Experience working with people with diverse backgrounds and ethnicities preferred
- Meet the “Additional Requirements” in the complete job description linked here.
- Responsibilities Coaching and Development.
- Case Management
- Communication
Please see full requirements and responsibilities in the complete job description here.
Join Our Team Make a positive difference
- Work close to home
- Paid training
- Supportive team environment
- Competitive employee and benefit packages
- Opportunities for advancement
- Opportunities to work with diverse populations
- Great experience for future career paths
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