EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT
About The Position
Do you want to work for a company where you will make a difference in the lives of others EVERY SINGLE DAY? 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. Each day varies as you put your advocacy skills to use as an Employment Consultant. Throughout your week, you will positively impact the lives of our clients with your: Excellent customer service and communications with clients, families, employers, educators, funders, and the community Facilitation of referral meetings and intake of clients, including explanation of services and skill/vocational assessment Facilitation of person-centered planning to assist clients in meeting their overall employment goals. Assistance of clients in building work readiness, social, and self-advocacy skills through work experiences, individual coaching, and community activities. Development of relationships with the business community to secure jobs for people with disabilities. Facilitation of client job starts and providing of 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.
Responsibilities
- Excellent customer service and communications with clients, families, employers, educators, funders, and the community
- Facilitation of referral meetings and intake of clients, including explanation of services and skill/vocational assessment
- Facilitation of person-centered planning to assist clients in meeting their overall employment goals.
- Assistance of clients in building work readiness, social, and self-advocacy skills through work experiences, individual coaching, and community activities.
- Development of relationships with the business community to secure jobs for people with disabilities.
- Facilitation of client job starts and providing of on-site training and guidance to both the client and their supervisors/coworkers.
Benefits
- Medical/Vision, dental, and life insurance coverage at low premium cost to employees. Dependent coverage available at employee cost.
- 403(b) retirement plan, with up to a 6% company match dependent on contributions. (Match available after one year of employment).
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Business mileage reimbursement is currently .60/mile.
- Vacation accrual begins at .027 per paid hour.
- Sick Leave accrues at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
- Client job start incentive bonuses.
- Employee Assistance Program available.
- Ten Paid Holidays for 2026.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
