Employment Specialist / ** Up to $1500 Retention Bonus **

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401 K match

Paid Time Off

PTO Donation

Flexible Spending / HSA

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Early pay access (Tapcheck)

Job summary

Compass Career Solutions, sister company to Dungarvin, focuses on client-driven case management to remove barriers to employment and support successful job placement. The role involves in-office work, daily client interactions, and community outreach in eligible cities.

Hires may receive a $1,500 retention bonus and comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, retirement plan, PTO, and paid training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; preference for Bachelor's in social services.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 1 year related experience and/or training in employment services.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Self-starter with excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule required.
• Technology savvy: Microsoft Office and Zoom; PC and Android devices.
• CPR/First Aid ability.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of DDA and DVR.
• Conduct assessments and interviews to determine eligibility.
• Document care and follow support plans with strong written communication.
• Identify client employment goals and potential employer matches.
• Assist clients in career growth and obtaining employment.
• Provide ongoing employment-related soft and hard skills development.
• Document progress toward goals in plans.
• Build partnerships with community service providers and employers.
• Represent Compass at meetings and community events.
• Attend internal and external meetings and travel as needed.
• Use assigned technology in the community (laptop, phone, software).

Skills

Bilingual

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Android devices

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Compass Career Solutions,sister company to Dungarvin,strives to be the provider of choice for services that are personalized and enrich people's lives. Our Employment team is responsible for providing client-driven case management services some of which include identifying and eliminating barriers to employment.

Company Description

Compass Career Solutions,sister company to Dungarvin,strives to be the provider of choice for services that are personalized and enrich people's lives. Our Employment team is responsible for providing client-driven case management services some of which include identifying and eliminating barriers to employment.

Please note that this role is not remote and will involve daily in-office work and community outreach.

Applicants hired into this position for Compass in eligible cities may be eligible to receive a $1,500 retention bonus. Ask the TA Specialist for details!

Perks/Benefits to Working With Us

• Starting wage: $23/hour
• Full wage scale: $23.00 per hour - $25.65 per hour (Future increases within the posted range are based on tenure and performance per Compass compensation guidelines. The pay scale provided for this position is based on title and geographical location)
• Full-Time Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, daytime hours with flexibility needed for some nights and weekends
• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for full-time employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck- early pay access
• Paid Training and Orientation

Job Description

• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration) and DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
• Conduct assessments and interviews with clients to determine eligibility.
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
• Discover and maintain knowledge of clients, their employment goals, potential employer matches, and other case mgt. needs.
• Assist clients to assess and further their career growth and skills.
• Assist clients in obtaining gainful employment at wages at or above minimum wage.
• Provide ongoing employment related soft and hard skills development to assist clients in obtaining and retaining independent employment.
• Document data and notes to document the individual’s progress toward goals on barrier, employment/ service plans.
• Make connections to maintain strong community partnerships with other service providers and employers.
• Represent Compass at professional meetings, community events, and to members of the community.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled internal and external meetings.
• Travel throughout the area and provide transportation to clients as needed.
• Ability to use assigned technology as directed in the community. Laptop, cell phone and designated software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree in the social service field.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• One-year related experience and/or training working with people in crisis, specifically in employment services.
• A valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation
• Self-starter, excellent time management skills, and proactive problem solver
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Technology savvy - Especially Microsoft Office Applications and Zoom. PC and Android devices.
• Ability to perform CPR/First Aide as needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bilingual preferred

Additional Information

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Compass is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.

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