Employment Support Professional

Northwest Center • Seattle, WA

90d • $23 - $34

About The Position

We are now hiring Employment Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to attain or maintain employment. You will be helping to place people in jobs that match their skills and providing support at each step along their career paths. This community-based role is a fantastic, hybrid-remote opportunity if you are looking to enter or grow within the Social Services or Human Services field. As an employment support professional, you will be meeting with clients in their homes and places of work, as well as performing outreach and advocacy throughout your community. Apply today if you are passionate, self-motivated, and team-oriented with a background in sales, social service, or education. Join our organization and help build a brighter future together!

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

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, person-centered planning, assessments services, etc.
• Engaging with community partners to connect clients with support services
• Building relationships with local companies to create job opportunities
• Plus, a multitude of other industry-specific support services

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
• Highly skilled, dedicated, and collaborative team
• Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
• Mileage Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level