Are you passionate and creative about employment for all? Are you driven by collaboration and high-quality services? Would you like your work to be meaningful in such a way that you get to see the good that you are doing? If so, you should check us out! Is this the place for you?

PROVAIL has an exciting opportunity for a Transition Specialist to join our team! In this role you will help students with disabilities get jobs, while promoting equity and inclusion in your community. Put your creativity, social work, marketing and job placement skills to work in a growing career field that is as rewarding as it is meaningful! This position supports individuals in the South King County area, primarily Kent, Auburn, and Renton School Districts.

About Us
PROVAIL was founded in 1942 by parents of children with cerebral palsy. They created some of the first community services for individuals with cerebral palsy and other severe disabilities in the area. Our mission is supporting people with disabilities to fulfill their life choices. We help people decide how they want to live their life in the community and then provide the support services they need to act on those choices. We are one of the state’s largest private, multi-service agencies dedicated to meeting the needs of children and adults with all types of disabilities.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, $29.40-$30.45 per hour
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance with highly subsidized employer contribution for the employee. Dependent coverage for qualified family members is available.
• Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) when enrolled in a medical plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program
• 104 hours paid vacation plus incremental increases based on years of service
• Twelve paid personal holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Referral bonus program
• Monthly cell phone stipend and mileage reimbursement
• Extensive paid training and professional development opportunities

What you’ll do:

• Partner with schools to create real community jobs for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• Develop individualized, community-based work experience sites, internships, and paid job placements when appropriate for students in the project, and monitor students’ development of vocational skills and interests.
• Meet with students and teachers for assessment, planning and goal setting.
• Negotiate customized jobs at community businesses, and provide initial on-the-job training.
• Provide students and their families with information about training on social security benefits, earned income, employment services, and funding after school.
• Your goal is that each student leaves school with a job, knowing they have a valued place in your community!

What you’ll bring:

• Degree in business, marketing, communication, social work, education or related field preferred. Prior experience working with people with disabilities in a community setting may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities in the adult employment service sector, evaluating vocation skills, and developing and supporting successful paid employment opportunities.
• Prior experience in teaching, special education, or teaching certification is preferred.
• Reliable transportation and ability to drive for work including valid driver’s license in good standing and proof of auto insurance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Professional, collaborative and outcome-driven approach.
• Proven skills in networking and marketing. Previous experience with job development is preferred.
• Due to contractual requirements, all staff must successfully undergo a Washington State DSHS background check.

COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required or an approved accommodation request prior to starting work.

PROVAIL_ is committed to diversity & inclusion and continually working to build an organizational culture and climate in which every voice is valued, staff have a sense of belonging and connection with one another and to the organization, and staff feel empowered to do their best work. We specifically encourage people of color, individuals who identify as LGBTQ and individuals with disabilities to apply for this position.

PROVAILis an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.