Employment Consultants (Workforce Development: Silverdale)

The Employment Consultant (EC) works to place individuals with developmental disabilities in community-based jobs by developing, implementing, assessing, modifying and communicating approved individualized plans while maintaining determined financial outcomes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Customer Service

• Primary responsibility is to meet desired outcomes on behalf of those served
• Utilizes the Discovery process to identify a stakeholder team, assess individual’s areas of interest, and define potential employment themes
• Attends Plan meetings to develop written Individualized Plans with the individual, their DD case manager and stakeholder team which identifies specific, meaningful, measurable goals
• Evaluates the individual’s skills through multiple work experiences
• Identifies possible employment support needs or accommodations when required for successful employment placement
• Teaches and trains participants in job search strategies
• Secures paid employment for participants
• Assists in coordinating ACCESS and/or other transportation methods when required
• Maintains positive communication with client and stakeholders during entire process

Marketing and Community Relations

• Excellence in work is mandatory as it contributes to an exemplary reputation for Easterseals
• Identifies potential employers incorporating Discovery employment themes
• Markets client strengths and skills to potential employers
• Conducts job and task analyses to determine basic elements of task(s) performed
• Assists the individual in performing the work tasks to foster independence and promote fading
• Identifies natural supports in the workplace for potential job support, transportation and social connections
• Provides on-site job coaching at paid employment site
• Presents awareness of disability rights, ADA accommodations, and natural supports while maintaining knowledge of disability employment trends

Program Development/Fiscal Accountability

• Communicates clear and concise information verbally and in writing
• Maintains client records and documentation meeting all deadlines
• Provides clear and accurate billing and reports
• Achieves monthly billable outcomes
• Attends staff meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications:

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two years college coursework or degree in marketing, vocational rehabilitation, sales or personnel, psychology, or sociology preferred
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Valid WA State Driver’s license
• Acceptable 5-year driving abstract
• Proof of insurance
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and navigating the internet
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have private transportation/a reliable vehicle that can be used on the job when required
• Candidates must pass a background check prior to employment.

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES:

• Executes organizational best practices and the use of mutually respectful language
• Holds the belief that everyone is capable of working and is in alignment with the Washington State Working Age Adult Policy
• Maintains professional demeanor and appearance
• Ability to work independently and hold self accountable
• Strongly motivated, well organized and able to multi-task
• Incorporates Assistive Technology
• Performs other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Most duties will be carried out in the community and in different business environments
• Will travel locally
• Flexible schedule of availability including evening, holiday and/or weekend hours
• May assist individuals with restroom routines
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time, lift, bend, stretch, and twist