Business Developer (Community Outreach)

Morningside is a rapidly growing organization who has been helping change the lives of disabled individuals for over 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 work smarter, not longer.

Morningside offers a 32-hour work week, with full benefits.

We believe in supporting professional-personal life balance to avoid burnout and encourage our employees to recharge, pursue personal passions, and continue to be healthy, thriving members of society. We’ve found that people do their best work when they’re happy and refreshed. If you’re looking for a mission-driven workplace that values your time, energy, and well-being, we’d love to hear from you.

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 Regional Program Manager, 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 Regional Program Manager.
• 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.

What we’re offering: Salary & Benefits:

Compensation:

The full pay scale for this position is $28.49 - $38.29/hr.

Unless candidates possess prior experience in this field, the starting wage is $28.49/hr.

Merit increases are available annually when meeting and exceeding outcomes.

Benefits Include:

• 32-Hour Work Week!
• FREE Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA, and Long-term Disability: 1st of the Month following your start date.
• Pet Insurance offered.
• Retirement match up to 7% after one year.
• Paid Time Off starts at 12 hours a month (18 days per year), increases annually!
• Eleven (11) paid holidays, including Juneteenth! Plus, an additional 52 days off per year in comparison to a 40-hour work week.

Training and working in a purpose-driven culture

Additional benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Group Life Insurance, working advantage discount program and voluntary long-term disability.
• Interested in ongoing professional trainings? Morningside offers generous training opportunities for specialized, unique growth paths, including annual state and national conferences and many more continuing education training options.

Other duties:

• Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• 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.
• Morningside is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

Morningside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.49 per hour

Expected hours: 32 per week

Benefits:

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

Application Question(s):

• Do you know or were referred by a current Morningside employee?
• How do you prioritize tasks that need to be accomplished within the week?
• How do you manage your time?
• What preparations do you take before a meeting or introducing yourself to a stakeholder for the first time?

Experience:

• Community engagement: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working with people with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28 - $38