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 be helping to place people in jobs that match their skills and providing support at each step along their career paths. This community-based role is a fantastic,* hybrid-remote* opportunity if you are looking to enter or grow within the Social Services or Human Services field. As an employment support professional, you will be meeting with clients in their homes and places of work and perform outreach and advocacy throughout your community. Apply today if you are passionate, self-motivated, and team-oriented with a background in sales, social service, or education. Join our organization and help build a brighter future together!   

As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we're invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you meet some of the requirements, share Northwest Center's values, and support our mission, we encourage you to apply. Take a look at this video to learn more about our team! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAo6KaOjOU0{rel="nofollow"} Employment Specialist (Entry level):   

Wage Range: $20.50 - $23.90 per hour   

  Employment Consultant (Mid to experienced):   

Wage Range: $22.50 - $26.25 per hour

Location: Methow Valley (Twisp,Winthrop, Mazama) Schedule: Part-Time; 10-15 hours per week  

What we can offer:  

• Paid Time Off benefits at 5.24 hours accrued per 80 hours worked (prorated)
• Retirement 401(K) with a company match
• Skilled, dedicated, and well-established collaborative team
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via Wellspring, including three free therapy sessions per year
• Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program

• Pet Insurance Discount Program

      

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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

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