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 that will help you grow and advance. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with business, school districts, state partners, and other agencies to further Vadis’ mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and communications with clients, families, employers, educators, funders, and the community.
• Facilitate referral meetings and intake of clients, including explanation of services and skill/vocational assessment.
• Facilitate person-centered planning to assist clients in meeting their 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.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Personal use of a vehicle, with proper insurance coverage due to variances in client work hours and worksites.
• Driver’s license with favorable driving record.
• Ability to pass initial and ongoing criminal background checks.

Pay

Full salary range for this position is $25.50 - $30.28 per hour (allows for professional growth over time).

Benefits

• 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 begins at up to 10 days per year (.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 26th and December 31 annually.
• Holiday bonus.
• Business mileage reimbursement is currently .66/mile.
• Client job start incentive bonuses.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Ability to transfer to one of Vadis’ five county office locations.

Schedule

Hours of work typically run Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 4:30pm. However, it is important that our employees understand the importance of supporting our clients during the hours that they work. This requires flexibility for evening and/or weekend assignments as needed, based on client caseload.

About Vadis

Vadis is a local non-profit agency that has been a leader in the field of disability advocacy since 1979. At Vadis, we have a culture of acceptance, collaboration, and innovation. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion and empower our employees to bring their own experiences and approaches to our underserved population. Be part of a leading company with over 40 years of growth and contribution.