Employment Specialist 1

Position: Employment Specialist 1

Location: Coupeville, WA

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible Scheduling

Salary Range: $23 – $29.90 per hour

Hiring Range: $23 – $26.45 per hour DOE

*Actual Salary range for this position is broader than hiring range. *

Hybrid Work Environment

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives? Join our Career and Community Connections Program as an Employment Specialist. In this role, you’ll assist individuals with disabilities in finding meaningful employment opportunities aligned with their career goals.

Who we are hiring:

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

· Professional appearance and attitude

· Ability to adapt services to participant needs.

· A valid WA state driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to your own vehicle are required.

· 3 years of clean MVR.

· Attention to detail.

· Time management skills are a must.

· Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.

· Familiarity with MS suite and outlook calendar

· Preferably 1 year of experience in vocational or human services

· Knowledge of working with adults with disabilities

However, we are happy to help train the right candidate.

Mileage reimbursement will be provided along with AAA membership.

What you will be doing:

1. Field/on-site visits – 80%

2. At-home admin work – 20%

3. Administration work includes case notes, building client visit calendar, and other administrative paperwork.

4. Fieldwork includes driving in a personal vehicle, visiting clients based on the calendar, and spending 1-3 hours at the client’s job site depending on needs.

5. Building strong relationships with program participants and their families

6. Assisting with resumes and helping in finding jobs based on clients’ needs.

7. Advocating for clients at their workplace.

8. Creating and maintaining a successful plan for clients.

9. Helping with clients' resume and interview skills.

10. Cold calling jobs for participants might be needed.

11. Providing participant support during job interviews and daily job training depending on needs.

About Us:
Sherwood is a growing independent, non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality services to meet the needs of people with disabilities throughout Snohomish, Skagit, and Island Counties. We believe in the abilities of all people and our mission is to provide innovative, inclusive services for children and adults with disabilities in their communities. These services include early intervention for infants and toddlers, assistive technology for people of all ages, and employment support for adults.

Sherwood has over 60 years of experience providing quality services to over 20,000 children and adults with disabilities and continually works to meet the needs of those we serve. We address challenges such as loneliness, isolation, and low expectations that society has for people with disabilities. Our committed team goes the extra mile to ensure people have opportunities to be as independent and self-sufficient as possible.
We truly believe our employees are Sherwood’s greatest asset, we take pride in ensuring a positive, flexible, and responsive work environment. We hire the best and brightest talent to continue to provide quality services that people can count on. We are financially stable and are expanding our programs to serve more people.
We have ambitious goals that we are actively working towards achieving to significantly improve the lives of people with disabilities throughout Snohomish, Island and Skagit Counties.
To learn more visit us at http://www.sherwoodcs.org.

If you are an enthusiastic team member ready to join our team, please respond to this posting with your resume and cover letter.

We Offer:
➢ Competitive wages
➢ Mileage Reimbursement
➢ Health Insurance
➢ Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Leave
➢ Flexible Schedules
➢ Simple IRA Retirement Plan

➢ AAA Membership

Eligibility for benefits dependent on number of hours worked and agency policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.45 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $30