Employment Specialist

Description

Sunrise Services, Inc. is currently seeking an Employment Specialist to join our team in the Everett office.


Join a collaborative and mission-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. At Sunrise, we offer more than just a job-we provide a meaningful career path with opportunities for professional growth, development, and advancement .

If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a team that values your contributions, we encourage you to apply!

General Responsibilities:

Work with adults with mild to severe disabilities, assisting them in gaining competitive employment and providing follow-up support services (job coaching). May also provide job development and facilitate supported employment activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect services to employment program participants

• Assess participant interests and abilities following referral from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Foundational Community Supports (FCS), or other referral sources

• Conduct all aspects of job development and placement: work site and employment assessments, work skill building, job analysis and job retention

• Provide consistent, positive on-going support to participant, employer and others involved in the successful employment of the participant

• Demonstrate understanding of the unique components of a variety of community-based work settings; assist employed participants in adhering to the dress codes, behavior expectations, etc. of the particular work site where he/she is employed

• Represent Community Trades and Careers (CTC) to the business community

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with DVR and DDD counselors and agency managers

• Research local employers and agencies to determine job openings

• Educate potential employers about the advantages of hiring persons with disabilities

• Maintain company record keeping schedules

• Maintain concise records and paperwork; narratives, plans and reports in an accountable and timely manner as required by program policies and procedures

• Maintain an updated file of all employers contacted with names and titles of key hiring personnel

• Maintain safe and healthy, accessible and productive work environment

• Drive frequently to perform a variety of essential job functions such as researching local companies, accompany participants to job site as needed, meet with potential employers, etc. Therefore, this position requires a personal vehicle, Washington State Drivers License (WSDL) and complete automobile insurance

Requirements:

• 1-3 years' experience working in vocational services - preferred

• DSHS background clearance required

• Current valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record

• $50,000 automobile liability insurance required

• Must have reliable, safe, and operative vehicle that will pass agency vehicle safety inspection.

• Must own Smart Phone for business use with stipend paid monthly.

• Excellent communication (oral and written), listening skills, organization and problem-solving skills required

• Creativity, flexibility, dependability, positive attitude, professional appearance and demeanor are essential.

• Must have a strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences; work in market jobs; and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.

• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with mental illnesses and respect for client rights and personal preferences in treatment are essential.

• Adherence to professional and ethical standards of practice.

• Demonstrated respect for diversity and commitment to developing multicultural competency and sensitivity.

• Ability to organize work, time and priorities to meet deadlines essential.

• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with other, inside and outside the agency.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time, operate a personal computer and use a calculator to perform simple math functions.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Compensation:

• $22.77 - $25.30/hour
• All wages depend on applicable experience, license, and education.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, & vision plans
• Paid vacation - Earned at .04 per hour worked for hourly employees, and 6.67 per month for salary (equates to about 2 weeks per year for full-time employees)
• Sick Leave - 1 hour per 40 hours worked (equates to about 52 hours for full-time)
• Holiday pay, with 8 holidays observed
• Paid 'Floating' Holiday to be used on a day of choice
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance
• WA Paid Family Medical Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal & IDShield
• Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance
• 401K & matching up to 6%
• Life Insurance
• College savings plan
• Smart Connect
• KisX
• Perks at work
• Husk

Why Sunrise Services INC?

• An abundance of opportunity for growth and development
• Supportive, Team-driven culture
• Competitive benefits and Compensation plan
• Making a true difference in the community, and the lives of vulnerable individuals

To comply with Federal law, Sunrise Services participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.