On-Site Employment Coach for Disabilities (FT, 18 mo)

Centralia College; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement

Paid Sick and Vacation Leave

Tuition Waivers

PEBB Wellness Plan

EAP

Job summary

Seattle Colleges’ Mainstay department is hiring an Employment Specialist (Program Specialist 2) to provide on-site employment services, including job coaching and case management for clients with disabilities in the Seattle area. The role involves travel within King County, collaboration with the job development team, and comprehensive follow-along support to help clients achieve their employment goals.

It is a 40-hour/week, on-site, temporary position, approximately 18 months, ending around

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two+ years of experience with individuals who have disabilities.
• Ability to travel within King County using a personal vehicle.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implementing person-centered employment plans based on individual skills, goals, and interests.
• Delivering job training and follow-along coaching as outlined in the employment plan.
• Traveling to various work sites, clients' homes, and appointments within King County.
• Helping clients understand and navigate referral sources (DVR, DDCS, SPS) for access to Mainstay services.
• Collaborating with the Mainstay Employment Team to provide orientation, training, and coaching.
• Maintaining communication with clients, employers, advocates, and referrals; serving as primary contact for the employment team.
• Troubleshooting issues at job sites and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Tracking daily service hours, writing progress notes, and maintaining client files in CRM for contract compliance.
• Assisting in writing reports (work assessments, job exploration, placement, incident reports, retention).
• Completing external/internal contract training and policy requirements.
• Representing Mainstay and Seattle Colleges at community events and job fairs.

Skills

Job coaching

Case management

Positive behavior supports

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM database

Job description

Seattle Colleges’ Mainstay department is hiring an Employment Specialist (Program Specialist 2) to provide on-site employment services, including job coaching and case management for clients with disabilities in the Seattle area. The role involves travel within King County, collaboration with the job development team, and comprehensive follow-along support to help clients achieve their employment goals.

It is a 40-hour/week, on-site, temporary position, approximately 18 months, ending around