Career Consultant

Morningside is a rapidly growing organization who has been helping change the lives of disabled individuals for almost 60 years! Established in 1963, we serve disabled people by matching their skill sets and interest with employment opportunities in the community. We are innovators and leaders in our field by consistently and constantly improving our services and adjusting to the needs of the communities and people we support.

We are proud to be one of the nation’s most successful programs and a leader in Washington State for Employment Services!

What you'll love about us:

Meaningful work! The services we provide have a significant impact in the lives of our community members and help our local businesses develop equitable hiring models.

We promote a genuine work/life balance, your health and wellbeing are important to us.

Learn more about Morningside by visiting our website, www.morningsideservices.com.

Job Description

The basic functions of the Job Coach are to provide professional coaching, training, and support people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) to identify career paths, support them to meet the expectations of their employer, and complete regular documentation of services provided.

What you’ll do:

• You will provide professional support to clients at their worksite to ensure each client learns and can perform necessary tasks at an acceptable level as required by the employer.
• You will support clients in helping to identify vocational goals on an individual employment plan and modify plans as necessary.
• You will support the clients to maintain employment and assist them in career change and advancement.
• You will work to develop assessment sites and attend DVR meetings.
• You will complete weekly documentation of progress and barriers to meeting the clients’ vocational goals and services provided.

You’ll also need to be able to...

• After being trained, identify, and implement supports and accommodations to assist the client to meet or exceed their vocational goals.

• Be able to determine the scope, content, and parameters of the training and coaching needed to meet or exceed the goals and parameters of the client’s Individual Employment Plan.
• Be flexible! Be able to support your clients during their working hours.
• This position is highly visible in the community, requiring interaction with a variety of employers, funding sources, and businesses in a wide range of environments, including marketing, education, and working with clients throughout their employment.
• A strong work life balance is emphasized and flexibility in scheduling is a must- we work when our clients work!

What we’re offering: Salary & Benefits:

Compensation: Starting pay for this position is $20.51.
Merit increases are available regularly when meeting and exceeding outcomes.

Benefits Include:

FREE Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA, and Long-term Disability: 1st of the Month following your start date.
Pet Insurance
Retirement match up to 7% after one year.
Paid Time Off starts at 12 hours a month (18 days per year), increases with tenure!
Eleven (11) paid holidays, including Juneteenth!

Training and working in a purpose-driven culture

What you'll love about us:

Meaningful work! The services we provide have a significant impact in the lives of our community members and help our local businesses develop equitable hiring models.

We promote a genuine work/life balance, your health and wellbeing is important to us.

Additional benefits:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Group Life Insurance, working advantage discount program and voluntary long-term disability.

Preparing for your Future? We offer a 403b, after 12-months of employment, Morningside matches up to 7% of your monthly contributions.

Interested in ongoing professional trainings? Morningside offers generous training opportunities for specialized, unique growth paths, including annual state and national conferences and many more continuing education training options.

Travel: Travel may be required for this position for client treatment or training purposes. Agency vehicles are available for use.

Other duties:

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Must pass Washington State and national background checks.

Background checks are on-going throughout employment.

Must pass the LEIE screening, excluded individuals and entities (LEIE) checks are processed at time of hire, monthly, and annually.

Morningside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Morningside is a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a resume. No phone calls.

Morningside must comply with the Washington State Governor’s mandatory vaccination proclamation. The proclamation states all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18th. Exemptions from the vaccine requirement are allowed for those individuals who are entitled to a disability-related reasonable accommodation or a sincerely held religious belief accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.51 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
In response to Proclamation 21-14.1, all employees are required to show evidence of a Covid-19 vaccination, religious or medical exemption.

Application Question(s):

• Per job requirements must be 21 and older

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Washington State Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location