Employment Consultant - King County

Trillium Employment Services; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision - low-premi

Health Reimbursement Account

Employee assistance program

Long-term Disability and Life Ins

Paid Time Off

Floating holidays

403b retirement

Mileage reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Sabbatical at 4 years

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

Trillium Employment Services in Auburn, WA is hiring a full-time Employment Consultant to help people with disabilities secure meaningful work in the community. You will build relationships with employers, coach clients on job skills, and coordinate with families and funders.

This nonprofit offers generous benefits and a competitive hourly salary range of $25.71–$30.00 with longevity steps. A valid WA driver's license and ability to pass a background check are required.

Qualifications

• Respectful approach to people with disabilities and coaching experience preferred.
• Outgoing and confident in approaching local businesses.
• Ability to relate to diverse situations and individuals.
• Self-directed with a transparent calendar and ability to work independently.
• Willing to work weekends, evenings, and holidays if necessary.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License and access to a private vehicle.
• Ability to pass a Washington State criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop jobs for people with disabilities by determining their individual skills.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to ensure success.
• Generate leads of potential employers for job placements.
• Onsite visits to check with supported employee and employer at regular intervals.
• Facilitate further training or coaching to assist both parties.
• Maintain up-to-date case records and progress documentation.
• Manage caseload and monthly service hours; develop weekly schedule.
• Implement transportation and accommodation solutions as needed.

Skills

Respectful disability work

Outreach to employers

Relationship building

Independent work

Collaborative problem solving

Feedback skills

Flexible schedule

Job description

Trillium Employment Services | Full time

Auburn, United States | Posted on 10/19/2026

Salary Range:$25.71 - $30.00 per hour depending on experience with generous benefits

Note: The high end of the range is typically a longevity step.

About Us

Trillium Employment Services is a nonprofit organization with a dedicated team who has been serving people with disabilities and Washington State employers since 1983. Proud to be one of Washington’s Top 100 Best Workplaces – PSBJ 2025!

Job Summary:

Trillium is seeking a full-time Employment Consultant (EC), who is the key provider of quality services to our customers and clients. The EC is responsible for ensuring clients have jobs that they love in the community and that their employers have the assistance that they need to train and maintain quality performance of duties. Additionally, the EC coordinates with funders, residential supports, and families to ensure employment success.

What's an Average Day Like?

No two days will look exactly the same, and that's one of the best parts of the job. On any given day, you may:

• Meet with job seekers to identify their strengths, interests, and employment goals
  
• Build relationships with local employers, attend networking events to learn about your local business community, and develop new job opportunities
  
• Provide on-the-job coaching and support to help individuals learn new skills, practice effective coaching strategies that promote independence, and succeed at work
  
• Coordinate with families, case managers, vocational counselors, employers, and other community partners to ensure each person's support team is working together
  
• P articipate in and facilitate difficult conversations with clients, employers, families, and support team members to address challenges and celebrate successes
  
• C ollaborate closely with your team to problem-solve, share resources, and support one another
  
• M anage and maintain your calendar and schedule to ensure timely services, meetings, and follow-up
  
• C omplete detailed daily documentation, maintain accurate records, and capture services provided, client progress, and next steps. Documentation is one thing you can expect to do every day
  
• Problem-solve unexpected challenges, adapt plans as needs change, and celebrate milestones, whether that's a first interview, a new job offer, or long-term employment success
  

This role offers a great balance of autonomy , meaningful relationship-building, team collaboration , and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in someone's life every day.

Responsibility and Duties:

• Develop jobs for people with disabilities, by determining their individual skills
  
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to ensure success
  
• Generate leads of potential employers to generate job placements
  
• Onsite visits to check with supported employee and employer at regular intervals
  
• Facilitate further training or coaching to assist both parties
  
• Maintain up-to-date case records and progress documentation on behalf of clients using our case management system, which includes AI-integrated documentation support.
  
• Manage caseload and required monthly service hours and develop weekly schedule to meet customer needs
  
• Implement solutions for transportation, accommodations, and performance issues as needed. There are times when staff will need to transport clients in their personal vehicles.
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge, ability, and desire to work respectfully with people with disabilities. Prefers experience with teaching skills or coaching individuals with disabilities
  
• Outgoing and confident in approaching businesses on behalf of people with disabilities
  
• Ability to relate to a diverse set of situations and individuals
  
• Self-directed and can work independently, keeping a current transparent calendar
  
• Comfortable engaging in collaborative and creative problem solving
  
• Ability to constructively give and thoughtfully receive feedback
  
• Willing to work flexible schedule which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays if necessary
  

Requirements:

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, your private vehicle to use for business, and proof of current auto liability insurance
  
• Able to successfully pass a criminal background search conducted by Washington State
  

Benefits Package:

• Medical, Dental and Vision - low premium for employees with additional employee paid voluntary benefits. Affordable family plans available.
  
• Employer sponsored health reimbursement account
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Employer sponsored Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
  
• 12 or more hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) per month
  
• 13 floating holidays
  
• Employer match retirement - 403b (eligible on 1st day)
  
• Mileage reimbursement at Federal rate
  
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
  
• Sabbatical at 4 years
  
• Advancement and Professional Development opportunities
  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are not offering visa sponsorship at this time.

Trillium is an equal employment opportunity provider to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.