Employment Consultant (KP 12-4)

• Do you have a passion for working in the field of supported employment or vocational rehabilitation or are you interested in starting a career in Employment Services?
• Do you enjoy helping connect individuals with disabilities with employers that will result in long-term, gainful employment in the competitive marketplace?
• Do you gain fulfillment by aiding others in achieving more self-reliance and independence in their lives?

Apply to our Employment Consultant role at Workforce Development! Workforce Development and Easterseals Washington believe strongly on promoting from within, so if you would like to expand your career while supporting others in expanding theirs, we hope you apply.

Workforce Development provides job coaching, skills development, and transportation to individuals with disabilities. Collaborating with employers, we seek to remove workplace barriers and create opportunities for our clients.

Your Role: The Employment Consultant coordinates and provides job placement services to people who experience disabilities, including pre-vocational work, employment planning, and job development. Part time position with potential to turn into full time, willing to commute around Kitsap County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customer Service - Develops relationships, teaches & trains clients in job search tools & strategies, and coordinates job coaching and long-term follow-along support.
• Marketing & Community Relations - Markets client strengths & skills to employers, coaches businesses in ADA issues, accommodations & natural supports, presents awareness of disability rights, and has a knowledge of emerging disability employment trends.
• Program Development/Fiscal Accountability - Maintains client records & documentation, and provides clear and accurate billing &/or reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED (required)
• Associates Degree in health, social services or related field (preferred)
• 2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities to achieve employment outcomes (preferred)
• Private transportation to use on the job, current WA Driver's License and auto insurance
• Skilled in MS Office applications and navigating the internet
• Excellent communication skills, a confident and persuasive speaker who doesn't take no for an answer
• Experience working with individuals who are blind
• Knowledge of DVR, DD, DDA, and DSHS
• Bilingual / Multicultural (preferred)

To apply, please submit your resume for consideration.

Salary: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits: Part-time and Full-time staff qualify for Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits with a 75% employer contribution toward premiums, Paid Sick Leave**, up to 45 days of Maternity/Paternity Leave if not qualified for FMLA/WA PFML, 403b Retirement Savings Plan employer contribution, Retention Bonuses (2nd, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th anniversary), Tuition Reimbursement, Discounted enrollment (ESW childcare centers, adult centers, or camp), and the option to enroll in a Transportation and/or Health FSA, and Aflac. // Newly hired staff working 35 hours/week also receive 11 Paid Holidays and accrue 2 weeks Paid Vacation (increases at the 2nd, 5th, and 10th anniversary).

**Paid Sick Time: Full-time staff receive 96 hours annually; Part-time/Temporary staff accrue 1 hour/40 hours worked with a limit of 56 hours.

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To learn more about Easterseals Washington Workforce Development in Silverdale, visit http://www.easterseals.com/washington/our-programs/employment-training/

Easterseals Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Inclusion and diversity are ingrained in who we are. We are committed to a culture that is unconditionally inclusive, and in return ask that our employees contribute all their differing perspectives, ideas and experiences for one common purpose: to enhance the way people live, work, and play.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own vehicle and auto insurance?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with people with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (written and spoken) (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Silverdale, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $25