Employment Consultant

Company Overview

Join Tessera and make a difference. Tessera is a national leader in creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are a dynamic and growing organization of social entrepreneurs dedicated to building strong communities and delivering exceptional service.

• Recognized leader in inclusive employment and workforce development.
• Mission‑driven team of innovative and passionate professionals.
• Operating self‑sustaining businesses across 15 states and the District of Columbia, with a workforce of more than 1,700 employees.
• Committed to providing outstanding customer experiences across all service lines.
• Focused on supporting employee growth through robust training, development, and support programs.

Location:

Spokane, Washington (In‑person)

Type:
Non‑Exempt, Temporary

Compensation: $22.79 - $30.48 per hour. Target salary: $25.55 - $26.43 per hour.

Work Schedule:

Full‑time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs)

Duration:
Position is temporary and the needs of the position will be re‑evaluated on or before September 30, 2026.

• Work with individuals with disabilities to discover interests for employment and prepare them for the job search.
• Assist in development of work skills; assess potential obstacles to employment and develop strategies to overcome them.
• Provide on‑site and/or pre‑employment training.
• Network with local businesses to create and develop employment opportunities.
• Self‑manage, create your own schedule, and work independently to help clients secure and maintain competitive employment.
• Create imaginative job aids, identify assistive technology and tools to help clients succeed.
• Document progress toward goals on the client’s employment/service plan.
• Utilize the information management system to maintain client files, case notes and billings in compliance with contract and program guidelines.
• Provide follow‑up services to ensure proper support is provided for successful retention and career advancement of clients.
• Perform duties in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines governing equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in the workplace.
• Prepare for and participate in external and internal audits.
• Maintain regular and consistent contact with clients, employers, and guardians.
• Establish and maintain effective, positive relationships with clients, employers, internal departments, referral sources, external agencies, and the public.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and program rules.
• Operate Tessera‑provided vehicles or personal vehicles for job duties.
• Maintain professionalism when conducting business on behalf of Tessera.
• Competency with technology used to provide services remotely and ability to instruct clients on how to use technology to engage in services.
• Knowledge of community resources to refer clients to as needed.
• Conduct intakes, vocational assessments, observation & incident reports, and create job development plans with clients to establish employment goals.
• Assist clients with job search activities such as resume building, interviewing skills, completing and submitting job applications.
• Accompany clients to job interviews when appropriate.
• Conduct evaluations of potential job sites for safety concerns and consult with employers on how to implement accommodations to address these concerns.
• Use creative thinking and problem‑solving skills to develop carved positions for clients.
• Provide training and consultations to employers and co‑workers to enable them to support clients at their jobsite.
• Provide on‑the‑job supports, training and coaching to clients at their job sites.
• Create, facilitate, and oversee Community‑Based Assessments.
• Provide monthly updates to stakeholder counselors regarding client progress.
• Attend continuing‑education trainings to stay current with trends in mental health and disability topics.
• Provide coverage for other team members as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and one‑on‑one mentoring meetings with CES Manager.
• Attend and represent Tessera at…