Employment Support Professional

Northwest Center; Chelan (WA); Hybrid; USD 28,240 - 29,618; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Employment Assistance Program

Mental Wellness Program

Physical Wellness Reimbursement

Student Loan Contribution

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Northwest Center, located in Chelan, is seeking Employment Support Professionals to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving and maintaining employment. This hybrid-remote role offers opportunities for growth in the Social Services field. Responsibilities include one-on-one coaching, community engagement, and building skills for employment. Competitive benefits such as medical, paid time off, retirement matching, and wellness programs are included. A flexible schedule is required to assist clients effectively.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a disability-focused human services field.
• Hands-on experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license and personal mode of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one career coaching for adults with disabilities.
• Engage with community partners for client support.
• Build relationships with local companies for job opportunities.

Skills

Career coaching

Client empowerment

Community engagement

Microsoft Office skills

Job description

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? We are now hiring Employment Support Professionals to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to attain or maintain employment. You will help place people in jobs that match their skills and provide support at every step of their career.

This hybrid‑remote position is a fantastic opportunity if you want to enter or grow within the Social Services or Human Services field. As an Employment Support Professional you will meet clients in their homes and workplaces and perform outreach and advocacy throughout the community.

Key responsibilities include providing one‑on‑one career coaching and retention services, empowering people with disabilities to reach their potential, building clients’ skills and confidence for employment, engaging community partners, building relationships with local companies, and offering a variety of industry‑specific support services.

Employment Specialist (Entry Level)

Starting wage range: $20.50 – $21.50 per hour
Full wage range: $20.50 – $30.27 per hour

Employment Consultant (Mid to Experienced)

Starting wage range: $22.50 – $26.00 per hour
Full wage range: $22.50 – $33.75 per hour

Location

Chelan / Lake Chelan / Manson (Office in Omak, WA)

Schedule

Part‑time; Monday‑Friday; 15‑20 hours per week

What we can offer

• Competitive and affordable Medical (including hearing & hardware coverage), Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
• 17 Accrued Paid Time Off days annually
• 7 Paid Holidays + 2.5 days of floating holiday; 5 floating holiday days annually after one year
• Retirement 401(k) with company match
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Spring Health
• Mental Wellness Program including six free therapy sessions per year
• Physical Wellness Reimbursement Program – $25 per month
• Student Loan Contribution Program – $50 per month
• Pet Insurance Discount Program
• Highly skilled, dedicated, and collaborative team
• Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program
• Mileage reimbursement

Basic Expectations of Your Role

• Providing one‑on‑one career coaching and retention services for adults with disabilities
• Empowering people with disabilities to reach their full potential
• Building skills and confidence of clients to find employment through resume creation, interview preparation, on‑site job training, benefits planning, person‑centered planning, assessments services, etc.
• Engaging with community partners to connect clients with support services
• Building relationships with local companies to create job opportunities
• Plus a multitude of other industry‑specific support services

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience working in a disability‑focused human services field with hands‑on experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Valid driver’s license and personal mode of transportation
• A flexible schedule to support clients when they work, which may include occasional weekends and holidays

Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at [e-mail].

Northwest Center is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status. We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and aim to create equitable practices, policies, and culture.

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