Employment Support Professional

Northwest Center • Spokane, WA

399d • $42,640 - $49,712

About The Position

The Employment Support Professional role at Northwest Center involves supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in attaining and maintaining employment. This community-based position offers a hybrid-remote opportunity, allowing professionals to engage with clients in their homes and workplaces while providing advocacy and outreach within the community. The role is ideal for individuals passionate about social services and human services, with a focus on empowering clients to reach their full potential through various 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.

Nice To Haves

• Background in sales, social service, or education
• Passionate, self-motivated, and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-on-one career coaching and retention services for adults with disabilities
• Empowering people with disabilities to reach their full potential
• Building skills and confidence of clients to find employment through resume creation, interview preparation, on-site job training, benefits planning, and assessments
• Engaging with community partners to connect clients with support services
• Building relationships with local companies to create job opportunities
• Performing outreach and advocacy throughout the community.

Benefits

• Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage!)
• Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
• 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
• Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
• Mileage Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed