Employment Specialist/Job Developer

Elmview is hiring a part-time Employment Specialist/Job Developer onsite in Moses Lake, Washington. The role helps participants with disabilities locate, secure, and maintain paid community employment, with an anticipated move to full-time status in the near future.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake and discovery to assess participant qualifications.
• Develop and maintain service plans with measurable goals and outcomes.
• Provide services and instruction in areas such as resume writing, job search, interviewing techniques, job expectations, and completing job applications.
• Conduct job and task analysis to support successful employment outcomes.
• Assess placement challenges for individual clients and identify strategies to overcome barriers.
• Research and identify employment opportunities aligned to participants’ interests, skills, and abilities.
• Facilitate the application and interview process.
• Ensure required documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Teach job-related work skills and habits needed for employment success.
• Provide on-the-job training for clients to complete job tasks effectively.
• Identify needed equipment, schedule, or task modifications and/or accommodations to support job success, and implement those changes.
• Ensure safety orientation occurs at the worksite as necessary or applicable.
• Provide supports to address additional challenges that may impact job success.
• Communicate effectively with employers and clients regarding ongoing job support needs.
• Support both clients and employers in resolving conflicts as needed or requested.
• Network and maintain relationships within the community to benefit participants.
• Create mandatory daily service case notes.
• Maintain a flexible schedule and self-initiate scheduling to meet participant support needs.
• Represent Elmview professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid Washington state driver’s license.
• Proof of insurability for driving.
• First Aid and CPR cards, or training within 45 days of employment.
• Ability to meet I-9 requirements.
• Ability to work with vulnerable adults per applicable WAC or RCW.
• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the local community.
• Self-initiating mindset and flexibility.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations regularly.
• Ability to relate well with program participants.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Merit bonuses
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• End of year bonus

Compensation and Work Details

• Location: In person, Moses Lake, WA
• Work model: Onsite
• Job type: Full-time
• Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
• Wage note: $21.47/hour depending on experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).