Employment Support Professional

About the Role

We are hiring an Employment Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in securing and maintaining employment. This community-based, hybrid-remote role is ideal for those looking to enter or advance in the Social Services or Human Services field. No prior experience in disability services is required, but a passion for helping others, strong relationship-building skills, and a connection to the local community are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career coaching and retention services for adults with disabilities.
• Empower clients to reach their full potential by building skills and confidence through resume creation, interview preparation, on-site job training, benefits planning, person-centered planning, and assessment services.
• Engage with community partners to connect clients with support services.
• Build relationships with local companies to create job opportunities.
• Offer a variety of industry-specific support services.

Requirements

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Valid driver's license and personal mode of transportation.
• Flexible schedule to support clients, including occasional weekends and holidays.
• Preferred experience in human services, education, customer service, community outreach, sales, nonprofit work, or working with individuals with disabilities (not required).

Qualifications

We seek candidates with a genuine passion for helping others, strong relationship-building skills, and a connection to the Chelan Valley community. Ideal candidates are compassionate, self-motivated, team-oriented, and committed to making a difference. Backgrounds in customer service, community involvement, sales, hospitality, nonprofit work, or human services are encouraged.

Pay

• Employment Specialist (Entry level): $20.50 - $21.50 per hour
• Employment Consultant (Mid to experienced): $22.50 - $26.00 per hour

Schedule

Part-Time; Monday-Friday; 15-20 hours per week.

Benefits

• 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually (hours prorated for part-time)
• Up to 7 Paid Holidays + 2.5 Days of Floating Holiday; 5 Floating Holiday days annually after one year
• Retirement 401(K) with a company match
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via SupportLinc, including three free therapy sessions per year
• Pet Insurance Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
• Highly skilled, dedicated, and collaborative team

Location

Chelan/Lake Chelan/Manson (Office in Omak, WA)

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact us at [email protected]. We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status.