Career Consultant

Morningside is a rapidly growing organization who has been helping change the lives of disabled individuals for 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.

Job Description

The basic functions of the Career Consultant 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 Department of Vocational Rehabilitation meetings.
• You will complete weekly documentation of progress and barriers to meeting the clients’ vocational goals and services provided.
• 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 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.
• A strong work life balance is emphasized and flexibility in scheduling is a must- we work when our clients work!

Morningside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.13 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 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

Application Question(s):

• Do you know anyone that is currently working at Morningside Services or is a client of Morningside Services? If yes, please state who you know and what your relationship to them is.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Washington State Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road