Employment Support Professional

About the role

We are hiring Employment Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to attain or maintain employment. You will help place people in jobs that match their skills and provide support at each step along their career paths. This community-based role is a hybrid-remote opportunity ideal for those looking to enter or grow within the Social Services or Human Services field.

As an employment support professional, you will meet with clients in their homes and places of work, perform outreach, and advocate throughout your community.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career coaching and retention services for adults with disabilities
• Empower people with disabilities to reach their full potential
• Build clients' skills and confidence to find employment through resume creation, interview preparation, on-site job training, benefits planning, person-centered planning, and assessments services
• Engage with community partners to connect clients with support services
• Build relationships with local companies to create job opportunities
• Provide a multitude of other industry-specific support services

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience working in a disability-focused human services field with hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Valid driver’s license and personal mode of transportation
• A flexible schedule to support clients when they work, which may include occasional weekends and holidays

Pay

Employment Specialist (Entry level): $20.50 - $21.50 per hour

Employment Consultant (Mid to experienced): $22.50 - $26.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

Occasional nights/weekends as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, effective the month after 30 days of employment
• 17 accrued paid time off days annually
• 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 Spring Health
• Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
• Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program - $25 per month
• Student Loan Contribution Program - $50 per month
• Pet Insurance Discount Program
• Highly skilled, dedicated, and collaborative team
• Opportunity for career development with the NWC Mentorship Match program
• Mileage reimbursement

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Location

Spokane, WA (including Spokane County)