Employment Consultant

EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT (Hybrid Remote- Seattle/N. End/Eastside)

MAKE A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY

Wake up looking forward to the positive impact your work will have on building a more just and inclusive world. As an Employment Consultant with SKCAC Employment Services you'll play a vital role in helping people with disabilities find and maintain rewarding careers of their choice in the community. Our dynamic team provides the job development, training and ongoing employment supports that allow people of all abilities the opportunity to work and grow their skills in companies throughout our region. (Learn more at www.skcac.org)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

· Evaluate participants’ interests, skills, abilities through vocational assessments

· Develop customized jobs in the community and match participants’ with appropriate job openings. Facilitate and support the interview process and job placement

· Coordinate details and provide hands on training and support to learn and retain new jobs

· Build and maintain relationships with participants, employers and home support to ensure continued successful employment

· Check with supported employee and employer at regular intervals. Identify solutions to personnel issues and implement them. This may include tasks lists, positive support plans and other means.

· Identify opportunities for ongoing career growth and goal achievement with the employer and supported employee

· Complete and assure the accuracy and timeliness of all reports, documentation, and paperwork

· Coordinate with funding agencies and meet necessary requirements.

· Carry out additional responsibilities as identified and assigned by Executive Director and Program Manager

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR TEAM

Full time employees receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance (Employer paid premiums)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off (holiday, vacation, sick)
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Flexible schedule
• Company Laptop
• Company Cell phone
• AAA Membership

QUALIFICATIONS

· Interest in coaching and training people with developmental disabilities in job related tasks and behaviors that support and maintain employment success

· Be a quick learner and a good problem solver

· Function effectively as a team player

· Be dependable, trustworthy, prompt and cheerful

· Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Knowledge and practical computer experience (Office, Outlook)

· Have a valid WA or other state driver's license and proof of auto insurance

· Acceptable five (5) year driving record and no criminal record

· Have reliable transportation and willingness to use private vehicle for business purpose

· COVID vaccination, meeting requirements for initial series and boosters.

WORK LOCATION

In Person work in various locations in King County.

Please note that while the SKCAC office is in Kent, this position is hybrid-remote and does not require reporting to that location. Caseloads will be in the North End/Seattle/Eastside regions and office work is to be completed remotely.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit Resume and Cover Letter.

SKCAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SKCAC Employment Services ensures that applicants are considered for employment without regard to their sex, race, color, marital status, national origin, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or age. SKCAC Employment Services is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving people with disabilities in employment and community inclusion.