Employment Specialist

About us

Innovative Services NW is a medium business in NON_PROFIT_ASSOCIATION in Vancouver, WA 98662. We are innovative, customer-centric and rewarding.

Our work environment includes:

• We are a 56-year-old non-profit that values our employees. We have a variety of programs including Early Learning, Pediatric Therapy and Employment Services. Innovative Services NW serves more than 1,600 adults, children, and families, many on a daily or weekly basis here in Clark County, Washington!

Do you want to help create a community that is truly inclusive of all people? Do you have a passion for making sure people of all abilities receive respect, acceptance, and maximize their potential? Innovative Services NW provides employment services for individuals with disabilities or other challenges with the goal of helping them achieve individual independence in our community. We have immediate openings for Employment Specialists and provide on-the-job training, so you can be equipped with the tools you need to help others achieve successful employment. Here’s a little of what you could expect in this position:

“It’s more than just work…”

Job Duties

• Develop and maintain schedule to provide on-site job supports for participants assigned.
• Implement, monitor, and report on participants’ plan and goal achievement.
• Facilitate and maintain natural supports on the job site.
• Meet at regular intervals with the participants’ supervisors to monitor the employer’s level of satisfaction, and to intervene when issues are identified.
• Document participant’s activities in progress notes and reports, as well as other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Flexible, growth-oriented mindset
• Natural problem solver
• Preference given to those with prior experience living or working with adults with disabilities.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Job Type

• Full-time or part time.
• The hours and days of the week are variable depending on the clients’ schedules. Employment Specialists work 80% in the field, on their feet and traveling; 20% doing administrative work in the office or in the field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations