Community Employment Specialist - In-Office

Dungarvin; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage: $23/hour

Full wage scale: $23.00–$25.65/hour

Full-Time Hours: 40 hours/week

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

401 K plan with up to 3% employermatch

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Compass Career Solutions, sister company to Dungarvin, seeks an in-office Employment Specialist to deliver client-driven case management and remove barriers to employment. You will perform assessments, document progress, and coordinate with partners to place clients in roles at or above minimum wage.

The position is not remote; daily in-office work and community outreach are required. A $1,500 retention bonus may be available in eligible cities; check with the TA Specialist for details.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's preferred in social services.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• One year of related experience and/or training in employment services.
• Driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Flexible schedule and proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of DDA and DVR.
• Conduct client assessments and interviews for eligibility.
• Document care and follow support plans with internal/external teams.
• Assist clients with career growth, employer matches, and skill development.
• Help clients obtain employment at or above minimum wage.
• Provide employment-related soft and hard skills development.
• Document progress toward goals in plans.
• Build community partnerships with service providers.
• Represent Compass at meetings and events.
• Travel within the area and provide client transportation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

CPR/First Aid

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in social service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Laptop/Android devices

Job description

Compass Career Solutions, sister company to Dungarvin, seeks an in-office Employment Specialist to deliver client-driven case management and remove barriers to employment. You will perform assessments, document progress, and coordinate with partners to place clients in roles at or above minimum wage.

The position is not remote; daily in-office work and community outreach are required. A $1,500 retention bonus may be available in eligible cities; check with the TA Specialist for details.