Employment Specialist - Direct Service Position Supporting People with Disabilities
Join our Whatcom County team at Work Opportunities! As an Employment Specialist you will have the opportunity to be creative, take initiative, and work collaboratively with an amazing team. This position requires strong organization and time management, professionalism, and outstanding communication skills that can be adapted to various settings. Every day is different and every person is unique, so variety is a part of the job. This position is integral to helping people with disabilities find employment, learn the tasks of their job, maintain their employment, and support the employee and the employer to develop a mutually respectful relationship.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Julia Smith, Program Manager. Applications without a cover letter won't be considered. Please include description of availability and any anticipated time off requests.
Primary Duties:
- Provide 1:1 job coaching services to people with disabilities throughout Whatcom County
- Develop and secure employment in the community for people with disabilities
- Set, implement, and track progress on client goals
- Collaborate effectively with multiple parties in client support network
- Documentation and file maintenance
Schedule: We are hiring for a full-time position! Monday-Friday availability required, 40 hours per week. Schedule may vary depending on client need though most work happens during regular business hours. Most work occurs in the community and in our Bellingham office.
Compensation: Salary is competitive and depends on qualifications and experience. Entry-level pay is $24.00/hr. with annual pay increases based on individual and organizational performance. Full time benefits include: medical, dental and vision, paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability and life insurance, 403B retirement plan, and monthly mileage and cell phone reimbursement.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability and desire to work with people of all abilities
- High school diploma
- Proficiency in MS office applications
- Ability to work both remotely and in the community
- Valid Washington State Driver's License and proof of vehicle liability insurance in the minimum following amounts: $100,000 per person; $300,000 per accident; $100,000 property
- Good driving record
- Ability to complete background investigation, and current First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of the onset of employment. Due to driving requirements must be at least 21 years old.
Desirable Qualifications:
- One year experience working with individuals with disabilities within employment settings or another comparable field
- Fluent in either American Sign Language or Spanish
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or a related field (including fields specific to disability services)
