Are you someone who believes in the power of employment and the desire to support adults with disabilities to achieve success?
Looking for friendly, difference makers to be a trusted partner helping people with disabilities experience the power of employment.
Skills Trainers at Skils'kin/Skookum support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities maintain employment in the community. In this role you can work from 20 to 29 hours a week, and have a big impact in the life of the client you serve. It is a flexible and patient attitude that is most appreciated by those we serve and your teammates. This role is very rewarding and you will see the results of your hard work in the success of your clients.
Join Skils’kin and make a difference! Skils’kin, with parent company Skookum, is:
A national leader in employment of individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Comprised of a growing dynamic team of social entrepreneurs.
Operating self-sustaining businesses across 13 states and the District of Columbia, with over 1,300 employees.
Dedicated to providing incredible customer experience to our federal and private-sector customers.
Committed to providing an incredible employee support and development program, tailored to the social mission.
Under the management of Skookum’s Bremerton, WA Home Office, Skils’kin supports nationwide operations through highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more.
You'd make an excellent Skills Trainer if you:
Consider yourself a people person.
Love working on collaborative teams.
Are dedicated to internal and external customer service.
Take pride in your work.
Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work.
Location: Spokane Washington (In office and in the Spokane community)
Type: Part-time; Hourly/Non-Exempt
Compensation: $17.68 - $24.76 per hour.(We are targeting $21.80 per hour for this role. Skils’kin/Skookum's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.) + vehicle allowance.
Work Schedule: 20-29 hours per week; primarily weekdays, may vary depending on client work assignments (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs).
Company Laptop & cell phone
As a Skills Trainer you will provide on the job training or pre-employment coaching to your clients, promote your individual’s development of work skills, identify mentors and natural supports within the environment to enhance independence in the integrated labor market, while representing Skils’kin in a professional and mission focused manner. As applicable, you may provide job search supports. You get to invest time with the clients on your caseload and connect with your co-workers as you train routine tasks with job aids that you occasionally create. At times the role can be fast-paced as you travel to clients throughout your day. These are the times when your accuracy and friendliness will shine, and our job seekers will gain confidence in their position.
Provide one on one support and coaching to individuals working in the community or preparing for work in the community.
Actively participate as a member of an individual client’s support team as assigned.
Assist in the development and monitoring of an accurate task analysis system for community work requirements of positions filled by individuals with disabilities.
Provide retention services to individuals working in the community to ensure their success.
Assist individuals with adhering to their schedule.
Provide job search services to assist individuals in securing competitive jobs in the community.
Act as liaison between individuals and their home sites.
Assure a safe and healthy work environment for the individual.
Develop and maintain an active network of resources for job accommodations.
Collaborate with employers to assess accommodations for the workplace, and identify retention services.
Create imaginative job aids, identify assistive technology (such as iPads) and tools to help client succeed.
Provide technical assistance for accommodations and/or adaptive equipment as needed.
Assist in development of client’s work skills; assess potential obstacles to employment, and develop strategies to overcome them; provide on-the-job or pre-employment training.
Maintain documentation for each individual for which services are provided; document services performed at the specified rate of the available monthly work hours. (billable and non-billable).
Follow department protocols for case notes, documentation, monthly outcomes and performance goals.
Perform duties in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines governing equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in the workplace.
Ensure all services and billing conform to Spokane County and DDA/DVR contract requirements.
Report suspicions of abuse, neglect, exploitation or serious incidents per Skils’kin/Skookum and County/State policies and procedures.
Complete incident, accident and seizure reports as needed.
Maintain positive and effective communication and feedback through daily follow up through email, phone with team members on assignment outcome and time served.
Actively utilize TripLog during working schedule.
Participate in on-going staff development
Attend all scheduled meetings.
Assist in resolving issues, barriers and concerns.
Accept and implement special projects as assigned by supervisor.
Fill in for other Employment Advisor or Skills Trainer staff as needed.
Serve on call as assigned.
Potential travel to other Skookum sites.
All Other Duties as Assigned
Skils’kin/Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our part-time employees:
Elective 401(k) retirement plan; voluntary vision coverage.
11 paid federal holidays; paid vacation, paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents.
Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
Verizon wireless discount.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for part-time employees.
Summary of Skills and Experience for the Skills Trainer:
High School diploma or GED required.
Associates degree or Bachelor of Arts or Sciences in Social Services or related field preferred, but not required.
0-3 Years of previous experience in a related role preferred, but not required.
Equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.
Highly sought certifications: ASL, SSA Benefits Planning, experience with DVR, DDA.
Ability to use Microsoft Office and other computer software programs.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with others in a courteous, professional, and helpful way.
Knowledge of community resources to assist clients in overcoming barriers to employment.
A valid state Driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skils'kin’s insurance.
Must have reliable, personal transportation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances for installation access if assigned.
A pre-employment background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position. Must be able to pass Social Security and Washington State DSHS background checks.
Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
Empathy for individuals with disabilities and disadvantages required.
Skils’kin/Skookum’s mission is “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities.”
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Visit www.skils-kin.org to complete an application.
We are here to help you with the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation or support to apply for a Skils'kin job, please contact us at (509) 326-6760, ext 2603.
This organization participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a service that verifies authorization to work in the U.S. through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Social Security (SSA). For further information on E-Verify contact DHS at 1-888-464-4210.
Skils'kin is an equal opportunity employer. Skils'kin abides by the contractor and subcontractor requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on status.
Skils'kin takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Skils'kin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities who need assistance with our application process.
