Disability Employment Coach & Community Advocate

Vadis; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation days

Sick leave

Holidays (8 fixed, 2 floating)

Job summary

Vadis is a local nonprofit focused on helping people with disabilities secure meaningful employment in their communities. As an Employment Consultant, you will advocate, coach, and connect clients with job opportunities, collaborating with schools, employers, and state partners to further Vadis' mission.

Daily duties include facilitating intake and planning, building work readiness, and supporting client job starts with on-site training, while maintaining strong relationships with the business

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service with clients, families, employers, educators, funders, and the community.
• Clear oral and written communication; ability to explain services and assess skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and employment support to individuals with disabilities.
• Facilitate referral meetings and client intake, and explain services and assessments.
• Assist clients in building work readiness, coaching, and community activities.
• Develop relationships with local businesses to create job opportunities.
• Support client job starts with on-site training and guidance.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Collaboration with diverse groups

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Vadis is a local nonprofit focused on helping people with disabilities secure meaningful employment in their communities. As an Employment Consultant, you will advocate, coach, and connect clients with job opportunities, collaborating with schools, employers, and state partners to further Vadis' mission.

Daily duties include facilitating intake and planning, building work readiness, and supporting client job starts with on-site training, while maintaining strong relationships with the business