Morningside is a rapidly growing organization who has been helping change the lives of disabled individuals for almost 60 years! Established in 1963, we serve disabled people by matching their skill sets and interest with employment opportunities in the community. We are innovators and leaders in our field by consistently and constantly improving our services and adjusting to the needs of the communities and people we support.

We are proud to be one of the nation’s most successful programs and a leader in Washington State for Employment Services!

What you'll love about us:

• Meaningful work! The services we provide have a significant impact in the lives of our community members and help our local businesses develop equitable hiring models.
• We promote a genuine work/life balance, your health and wellbeing are important to us.
• Learn more about Morningside by visiting our website, www.morningsideservices.com.

Job Description

In coordination with the Lead Business Developer, the Business Developer is responsible for developing assessment and work opportunities for clients or students with disabilities in accordance with their career goals and interests; and/or support clients in the attainment of their established goals. Will source and secure appropriate jobs for Morningside clients by contacting businesses in their assigned geographic area.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships with customers, community, and other stakeholders.
• Connect with and contact known and new potential employers, as needed, to locate jobs in occupations / area of client’s interests.
• Facilitate interview, and placement process for client success.
• Assist employers to combine, recombine, or carve tasks appropriate for referred client.
• Facilitate introductions between employers, clients, and Career Consultants.
• Assist clients with hiring paperwork process and preliminary onboarding process.
• Assist client with uniform support if needed.
• Attend DVR meetings as needed.
• Provide Job Development activities for Morningside clients with unique or highly customized employment requirements.
• Support Lead Business Developer in facilitating organizational marketing, business relationship development, and outreach for new and developed service lines.
• Attend various community (clubs, chamber, EDC etc.) meetings as needed to further advance organizations brand and awareness in communities, businesses, and organizations to include colleges, and universities.
• Complete paperwork and case notes in accordance with timely company standards, quality, and accuracy. Complete all case notes daily.
• Prepare bi-weekly outcome report on all efforts and deliver report in a weekly meeting to Lead Business Developer.
• Determine the methods (such as cold calling, networking, etc.) and frequency of outreach to current, prospective employers, clubs, and organizations.

Skills, Education, and Experience Requirements:

• A strong aptitude for the common activities of business relations, networking, branding, marketing, and sales including excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Bachelor’s Degree or extensive knowledge and proven experience in related field of expertise preferred.
• Must pass Washington State and national background checks (background checks are on-going throughout employment).
• Must pass the LEIE screening, excluded individuals and entities (LEIE) checks are processed at time of hire, monthly, and annually.

Working Conditions:

• Work is typically performed in an office setting and/or a wide variety of business work settings and requires community mobility weekly.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk while working on a computer.
• Lifting requirements will vary depending on site, not to exceed 50 pounds.
• Potential need to travel between branch offices as needed.

Morningside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Morningside must comply with the Washington State Governor’s mandatory vaccination proclamation. The proclamation states all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th. Exemptions from the vaccine requirement are allowed for those individuals who are entitled to a disability-related reasonable accommodation or a sincerely held religious belief accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.13 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any concerns about traveling during the day for work to serve clients, so long as you return home each day and either your mileage is reimbursed or you are provided with a company vehicle (yes or no)?
• Do you know anyone that is currently working at Morningside Services or is a client of Morningside Services? If yes, please state who you know and what your relationship to them is

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road