Employment Specialist

CASCADE CONNECTIONS•Bellingham, WA

1d•$23 - $28

About The Position

Provide vocational services to individuals with disabilities who have been referred to Cascade Connections through the Developmental Disabilities Administration, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Foundational Community Supports, and others. Required skills and duties vary based on the unique skills, abilities, and vocational goals of the individual served. We support individuals' journeys in discovery of skills and abilities, development of employment opportunities, and achieving goals our customers set for themselves.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Tier 1: Prefer AA degree or one year experience
Tier 2: Bachelor’s Degree or two years’ experience
Tier 3: Bachelor’s Degree and two years’ experience or five years’ experience
Effectively communicates and understands, reads, and writes in English
Willing to submit to for-cause drug testing
Pass a DSHS background check
Fulfill non-standard work hours to meet immediate, short-term coaching needs
Work well with people and demonstrate leadership qualities
Make quick and independent decisions
Return phone calls and emails in a timely manner
Work independently and in a team environment
Represent Cascade Connections professionally in the community
Be organized and efficient
Use strong problem-solving skills
Use Microsoft business applications
Believe that all people can and should work
Valid Washington State driver’s license, clear driving record, and reliable transportation (upon hire)
Cell phone (upon hire)
US bank account for direct deposit (upon hire)
Pass federal fingerprint background check (initial background check authorization submitted within 1 day of hire; fingerprints for federal background check submitted prior to working unsupervised)
Orientation & Safety Training and Policy & Procedures Training (first day of employment)
First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (within 30 days of hire, prior to working unsupervised)
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (within 30 days of hire)
Developmental Disability Specialty Training (within 90 days of hire)
RIGHT RESPONSE Training (within 90 days of hire)
Able to drive at night
Able to work at computer or desk area for extended periods of time
Able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time
Able to work in a variety of settings, including outside in both warm and cold temperatures and inside in environments that may be hot, dusty, or have strong smells such as common cleaning chemicals
Frequent standing, walking, and sitting
Pushing, pulling, crouching, and reaching as required
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds
To perform chest compressions for CPR, kneeling on ground with straight arms and required pressure