Employment Consultant

Vadis•Sumner, WA

7d•$26 - $30

About The Position

Vadis is seeking an Employment Consultant to help community partners become more inclusive by assisting individuals with disabilities in finding meaningful employment in their communities. The role works with clients, families, employers, educators, funders, community partners, and other agencies to advance Vadis’ mission. It offers opportunities to collaborate with supportive coworkers and leadership, with career growth and advancement opportunities. The position involves varied day-to-day work supporting clients’ employment goals, from referral and intake through job development, job starts, and on-site training. The schedule typically runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility for evening and/or weekend assignments as needed to support clients during their working hours.

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 varying client work hours and worksites.
Driver’s license with a favorable driving record.
Ability to pass initial and ongoing criminal background checks.
Flexibility to support clients during their work hours, including evening and/or weekend assignments as needed.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service and communicate with clients, families, employers, educators, funders, and the community.
Facilitate referral meetings and client intake, explain services, and conduct skill and vocational assessments.
Facilitate person-centered planning to help clients meet their employment goals.
Help clients build 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 clients and their supervisors and coworkers.

Benefits

Medical insurance at low premium cost to employees; dependent coverage is available at employee cost.
Employee dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid by Vadis; dependent coverage and supplemental life insurance are 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 of up to 10 days per year.
Sick leave accrual of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
Ten paid holidays: eight fixed and two floating.
Paid bonus days off annually between December 26 and December 31.
Holiday bonus.
Business mileage reimbursement, currently $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.