Employment Support Professional

Northwest Center•Bellevue, WA

7d•$23 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

Northwest Center is hiring an Employment Support Professional to help adults and high school students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) attain or maintain employment. The role supports clients in finding jobs that match their skills and throughout their career paths. It is community-based, with client meetings in homes and workplaces as well as outreach and advocacy in the community, and is described as a hybrid-remote opportunity. The posting lists two pay levels: Employment Specialist (entry level) at $23.00–$24.00 per hour and Employment Consultant (mid to experienced) at $25.00–$28.00 per hour. The location is Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Newcastle, Washington. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional nights and weekends as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a disability-focused human services field, including hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
Valid driver's license and personal transportation.
Flexible schedule to support clients when they work, which may include occasional weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Background in sales, social service, or education.
Passion, self-motivation, and a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding support to clients facing complex barriers and requiring specialized assistance to secure employment.
Empower people with disabilities to reach their full potential.
Help clients build skills and confidence to find employment through resume creation, interview preparation, on-site job training, benefits planning, person-centered planning, and assessment services.
Collaborate with agency partners and represent Northwest Center at outreach events about its process for supporting clients seeking job opportunities.
Independently manage schedules to ensure each student receives appropriate service time.
Build relationships with local companies to create job opportunities.
Provide other industry-specific and student-focused support services.

Benefits

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 plus 2.5 floating holiday days; 5 floating holiday days annually after one year.
Retirement 401(k) with company match.
Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health.
Mental wellness program including six free therapy sessions per year.
Physical wellness reimbursement of $25 per month.
Student loan contribution program of $50 per month.
Pet insurance discount program.
Career development opportunity through the NWC Mentorship Match program.
Mileage reimbursement.