Employment Consultants in Silverdale

No prior experience?. Join us and we'll train you,

Do you have a passion for working in the field of supported employment or vocational rehabilitation or are you interested in starting a career in Employment Services?

Do you enjoy helping connect individuals with disabilities with employers that will result in long-term, gainful employment in the competitive marketplace?

Do you gain fulfillment by aiding others in achieving more self-reliance and independence in their lives?

Apply to our Employment Consultant role at Workforce Development.

Workforce Development provides job coaching, skills development, and transportation to individuals with disabilities. Collaborating with employers, we seek to remove workplace barriers and create opportunities for our clients in the Bremerton, Silverdale and Bainbridge Island areas. This position may transition into a Full-time employment.

Your Role: The Employment Consultant provides job development services to people who experience disabilities, including pre-vocational work, employment planning, and job development. You will be held accountable for the placement of clients into community based jobs per agreements with funding agencies. Outcomes and impact will be the main indicator of success in this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service - Develops relationships, teaches & trains clients in job search tools & strategies, and coordinates job coaching and long-term follow-along support.

Marketing & Community Relations - Markets client strengths & skills to employers, coaches businesses in ADA issues, accommodations & natural supports, presents awareness of disability rights, and has a knowledge of emerging disability employment trends.

Program Development/Fiscal Accountability - Maintains client records & documentation, develops contractual agreements with funding partners, and provides clear and accurate billing &/or reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED (required)

Associates Degree in health, social services or related field (preferred)

2+ years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities to achieve employment outcomes (preferred)

Private transportation to use on the job, current WA Driver's License and auto insurance

Skilled in MS Office applications and navigating the internet

To apply, please submit your resume for consideration.

Our benefits: Part-time and Full-time staff qualify for Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits with a 75% employer contribution toward premiums, Paid Sick Leave, up to 45 days of Maternity/Paternity Leave if not qualified for FMLA/WA PFML, 403b Retirement Savings Plan + employer contribution, Retention Bonuses (2nd, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th anniversary), Tuition Reimbursement, Discounted enrollment (ESW childcare centers, adult centers, or camp), and the option to enroll in a Transportation and/or Health FSA, and Aflac. // Staff working 35+ hours/week also receive 11 Paid Holidays and accrue 2 weeks Paid Vacation (increases at the 2nd, 5th, and 10th anniversary).

Paid Sick Time: Full-time staff receive 96 hours annually; Part-time/Temporary staff accrue 1 hour/40 hours worked with a limit of 56 hours.

To learn more about Easterseals Washington Workforce Development in Bremerton, visit http://www.easterseals.com/washington/our-programs/employment-training/