Employment Consultant

About the role

At Vadis you will help community partners become more inclusive by assisting individuals with disabilities in finding meaningful employment opportunities in their communities. You will work with supportive co‑workers and passionate leadership, collaborating with businesses, school districts, state partners, and other agencies to further Vadis’ mission.

Vadis is a local non‑profit agency that has been a leader in disability advocacy since 1979. The organization values equity, diversity, and inclusion, and empowers employees to bring their own experiences to serve an underserved population.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and communication with clients, families, employers, educators, funders, and the community.
• Facilitate referral meetings and intake of clients, including explanation of services and skill/vocational assessment.
• Conduct person‑centered planning to assist clients in meeting overall employment goals.
• Assist clients in building work readiness, social, and self‑advocacy skills through work experiences, individual coaching, and community activities.
• Develop relationships with the business community to secure jobs for people with disabilities.
• Facilitate client job starts and provide on‑site training and guidance to both the client and their supervisors/coworkers.

Requirements

• Ability and desire to work respectfully with people with disabilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Personal vehicle with proper insurance coverage due to variances in client work hours and worksites.
• Valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record.
• Ability to pass initial and ongoing criminal background checks.

Pay and Benefits

• Full‑time position with a salary range of $25.50 – $30.28 per hour (allows for professional growth over time).
• Medical insurance at low premium cost to employees (dependent coverage available at employee cost).
• Employee dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid by Vadis (dependent coverage and supplemental life insurance available at employee cost).
• Employee assistance program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% company match after one year of employment, dependent on contributions.
• Vacation accrual up to 10 days per year (0.0385 per paid hour).
• Sick leave accrues at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
• Ten paid holidays (8 fixed, 2 floating).
• Paid bonus days off between December 26 and December 31 annually, plus a holiday bonus.
• Business mileage reimbursement at $0.66 per mile.
• Client job start incentive bonuses.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Ability to transfer to one of Vadis’ five county office locations.

Schedule

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Flexibility for evening and/or weekend assignments is required based on client caseload.