Vocational Specialist

Skookum Aerospace Manufacturing; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 35,500 - 47,458; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tessera is seeking a dedicated vocational support professional in Bremerton, Washington, to ensure employee productivity and provide job coaching. This full-time role involves collaborating with supervisors and HR to implement accommodations and promote disability awareness.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and tuition assistance. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in vocational support and an Associate's Degree in Human Services is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one year of vocational support experience required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within the first six months.
• Experience in workplace accommodations and community support services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with AbilityOne-qualified employees to ensure productivity.
• Travel to supported worksites for vocational support.
• Promote disability awareness and ADA requirements.
• Maintain a caseload of 70-100 employees.
• Provide job coaching and support for mobility.
• Review disability documentation for AbilityOne qualification.
• Coordinate veteran resources and recruiting functions.

Skills

Vocational support experience

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate's Degree in Human Services

Tools

Workday

Job description

Location: Bremerton, Washington

Job Type: Non‑exempt

Compensation: $25.77 – $34.45 per hour

Work Schedule: Full‑time, Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs)

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with every AbilityOne‑qualified employee throughout their life cycle to ensure they are thriving and productive, including obtaining disability documentation, developing accommodation plans, and conducting regular check‑ins.
• Partner with supervisors to implement safety considerations, job accommodations, and federal AbilityOne reporting.
• Travel to supported Tessera worksites for approximately two weeks each quarter to provide direct vocational support, training, consultation, employee engagement, and operational partnership.
• Promote Tessera’s purpose and educate site leadership on disability awareness and ADA requirements.
• Maintain a caseload of 70‑100 employees, ensuring appropriate job customization, individualization, and accommodation provision.
• Provide job coaching, career discussions with Career Advisors, and support for upward or outward mobility.
• Collaborate with HR, Safety, Workers’ Comp, and medical teams to facilitate return‑to‑work accommodations for injured employees.
• Review and assess disability documentation for applicants and current employees for AbilityOne qualification; maintain federal reports and case notes in Workday.
• Perform administrative duties such as obtaining new disability documents, preparing audit reviews, and updating the Source America portal.
• Assist employees in crisis, suicide prevention, and safety planning; connect them to internal resources (HR, Benefits, Security, CES, etc.).
• Conduct regular check‑ins (first 30/60/90 days, then twice annually), documenting in Workday, and track safety and career mobility topics.
• Respond to and follow up on accommodation requests in a timely manner, providing ADA packets and coordinating with providers.
• Coordinate veteran resources, external job coaches, and recruiting functions to support workforce goals.
• Create and deliver quarterly trainings on Disability Awareness, ADA law, accommodations, mental health, and related topics.

Success Attributes

• People person who loves collaborative teamwork.
• Dedicated to exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Detail‑oriented with strong time‑management and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Self‑directed and capable of working independently.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90 days.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• 11 paid federal holidays, 12 paid vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Potential shared‑earning bonus.
• Tuition assistance after 1 year; scholarships for qualified dependents.
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
• Verizon wireless discount.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full‑time employees.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services preferred.
• At least one year of vocational support experience required.
• Experience in workplace accommodations and community support services preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within the first six months.
• Valid state driver’s license; able to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL‑ID compliant driver’s license, U.S. passport, or military ID.
• Background check and E‑Verify will be conducted for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled. Tessera participates in E‑Verify.