Employment Consultant

Atwork; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision benefits

FSA/HSA options

Life insurance and travel insurance

Job summary

AtWork! is a nonprofit disability services provider in King County seeking a full-time Employment Consultant to support individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining community-based employment.

You will assess skills, coordinate job opportunities, and work with local businesses to match client needs with job opportunities, ensuring supportive, inclusive workplaces and meaningful employment outcomes.

Qualifications

• High level of professionalism in appearance, actions, and words is required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) is required.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality is required.
• Reliable attendance is required.
• 1 year experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalized career planning for persons served based on the individual’s skills, goals, and interests by conducting discovery and vocational assessments.
• Maintain communication with the people we serve and their circle of support regarding all facets of service.
• Develop and maintain relationships with businesses and other organizations in the community.
• Provide professional assistance to persons served through job identification, interviews, training, and orientation processes.
• Provide professional assistance to persons served through supporting community engagement activities and volunteering opportunities.
• Market to employers, develop jobs, and obtain community-based employment for persons served with minimum wage or greater.
• Facilitate job starts and provide training to employers and coworkers to enable natural supports.
• Identify opportunities for career growth with the employer and the person served; arrange training or coaching.
• Assist persons served with job coaching using task design and support strategies.
• Troubleshoot issues at community job sites and maintain positive working relationships.
• Document daily reports, billable time, and case notes; maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Attend team meetings and carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

MS Office

Confidentiality

Reliability

Disability services experience

Education

High school or equivalent

1 year experience with people with disabilities

Tools

Driver license

Auto insurance

Reliable vehicle

Background check

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: King County - Bellevue, WA 98007, Education Level: High School or equivalent, Salary Range: $26.21 - $30.14 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Summary:

AtWork! is a nonprofit disability services provider empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through Employment Services, Community Inclusion, and Transition Services. We believe in the transformative power of employment, and that people with disabilities belong in our communities and in our lives. Washington is an Employment First State, committed to delivering meaningful employment, fair wages, and career advancement opportunities for people with disabilities. AtWork! supports this mission by offering both paid employment and Community Inclusion services, ensuring that individuals can participate fully in their communities through tailored support that promotes both professional growth and social engagement.

We are seeking a full-time Employment Consultant to join our Disability Services team. Employment Consultants work directly with the people we serve and businesses in the community providing ongoing assessments. Working with a caseload of the people we serve, Employment Consultants evaluate the skills and talents of the person served, then develop and coordinate opportunities with businesses in the local community. Successful employment is when both the person served and the business’s needs match. Employment Consultants collaborate with a community network to train effective communication techniques, accommodations, and how to develop natural supports in the workplace.

Successful Employment Consultants are self‑motivated and enjoy an ever‑changing environment. They communicate with their teams and other community partners appropriately. They evaluate the needs of the people we serve through timely assessment, communication, and observation, and modify their plans through consideration of the person served's response. Employment Consultants are also comfortable with diversity, are compassionate, and exceptional listeners. Their attention to detail, self‑confidence, and a good sense of humor are critical to success.

Learn more about us at https://atworkwa.org/

You can also check out "A Day in the Life" to learn more about the role here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9R3UDSy33Jg

Summary of Essential Job Duties:

• Develop and implement personalized career planning for persons served based on the individual’s skills, goals, and interests by conducting discovery and vocational assessments. This includes any Person Centered Plans as well as other support needs.
• Maintain communication with the people we serve and their circle of support regarding all facets of service.
• Develop and maintain relationships with businesses and other organization in the community.
• Provide professional assistance to persons served through job identification and analysis, interviews, job preparation, and the new hire orientation process including any training.
• Provide professional assistance to persons served through supporting community engagement activities and volunteering opportunities.
• Market to employers, job develop, and obtain and maintain community‑based employment for the people we serve with minimum wage compensation or greater.
• Facilitate job starts and provide training and consultations to employers and co‑workers to enable them to become a natural support to the person served.
• Identify opportunities for career growth with the employer and the person served. Facilitate further training or coaching to assist both parties.
• Job coach persons served by using task design, trainings, and support strategies.
• Troubleshoot problems that arise at community job sites and help employer and person served to maintain a positive working relationship.
• Document daily reports, billable time, and case notes detailing services, progress, incidents, goals, etc.
• Maintain person served confidentiality in alignment with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as identified and assigned by your manager and/or the Director of Mission Services.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High level of professionalism in appearance, actions, and words (Required).
• Effective oral and written communication skills (Required).
• Proficiency with general basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) (Required).
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality (Required).
• Reliable attendance (Required).
• One (1) year experience working with people with disabilities (Preferred).

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Valid Washington State Driver License.
• Ability to pass a five (5) year Driving Record Check in alignment with AtWork!’s policies.
• Proof of valid auto insurance.
• Reliable vehicle to travel throughout King County.
• Ability to pass a DSHS Background Check in alignment with AtWork!’s policies.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to hear instructions and give oral directions.
• Lift/carry/push/pull up to 30 pounds.
• Walking for up to three (3) hours at a time; standing for up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Sitting for up to eight (8) hours at a time.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel between office and community locations daily.

Benefits Offered:

AtWork! is dedicated to offering a comprehensive benefit package to meet the evolving needs of our employees. For a more in depth look at our benefits, please visit our Career page at https://atworkwa.org/careers/

• Medical, with company paid options and dependent care options
• Dental, with company paid options and dependent care options
• Vision, with company paid options and dependent care options
• FSA and HSA options
• Free life insurance and travel insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company matching
• 19 days of Paid Time Off, accrued in your first year
• 11 paid holidays annually

Additional Benefits:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone stipend and device reimbursement
• A paid Personal Day after your first year
• Company paid trainings and certifications to grow in our field including the CESP certification and Right Response training
• Company paid CRP, Bloodborne Pathogens, and First Aid certification
• Travel opportunities after your first year

AtWork! is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Individuals are recruited, employed, promoted, and transferred in all jobs without discrimination in regard to age, color, race, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, veterans status, or any other protected characteristic by federal, state, or local law.

If you need any assistance or an accommodation in completing the application form or at any time during the selection process, contact the Human Resources Department at 425-274-4000.