Job Developer

Join our Orion Employment Services team! This is a great opportunity for someone to join our experienced, collaborative, supportive team! This is a job where every day is different, and you will see individuals grow and succeed in their own journey to employment.

Orion Industries offers services that strengthen our community so that every individual has an opportunity to access a career. We offer hope and create paths to employment through building esteem, mentoring, training, education, community services and successful businesses. Every day we know we are part of something important. Revealing the potential in every person, and uplifting people experiencing barriers to employment.

Orion is looking for a Job Developer.

In this job, you will engage individuals in their pathway to employment. A successful job developer will deliver personalized support to each job seeker as well as support the business needs of employer partners.

Orion supports a wide array of individuals with barriers to employment. This includes individuals with disabilities and other barriers such as justice involvement, addiction history and homelessness. As a Job Developer, you will be able to support each individual to succeed through gaining employment.

A part of this position is networking and engaging businesses to create opportunities. Our Job Developers are constantly interfacing with the business community to understand the unique culture of each setting in order to make great job matches.

You will meet with participants in our program to hone their goals and support them to obtain employment and retain employment. This will include individual work, running groups, and working collaboratively with our employment services and manufacturing teams.

You will provide overall case management for individuals on your caseload including reporting, development of annual plans / goals, and daily case notes regarding activities. You will use the computer for job search as well as to maintain case files in Orion’s case management system.

Requirements

Preferred Requirements / Qualifications:

• Orion Industries is a Drug-Free workplace. Must be able to pass a 5-panel drug test which includes THC
• Must have valid driver’s license and personally insured vehicle
• Ability to pass Orion's driving abstract requirement to allow for transportation of clients
• Possess or acquire a first aid/CPR certification when course is offered by Orion
• Adhere to Orion's cell phone reimbursement policy, which requires a smart phone
• Education or experience performing job development activities with individuals with disabilities
• Strong history of business relations
• High proficiency in job seeking skills
• Knowledge of disabilities and their impact on functioning and employment
• Knowledge of job analysis, local job market and hiring incentives
• Willing to maintain flexible work schedule
• Excellent customer service skills - ability to relate and communicate well with all stakeholders
• Excellent ability to communicate in English - both verbally and in writing
• Ability to analyze, coordinate and synthesize information and reach sound conclusions
• Strong computer literacy - able to use Word, Excel, and the internet
• Present a positive, professional image in demeanor and dress
• Ability to organize individual work tasks and outcomes and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• The physical requirements/work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to reach, manipulate, handle, and hold material
• Frequent use of vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and spatial relationship
• Frequent use of hearing ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
• Frequent use of speaking ability to express or exchange ideas, communicate detailed information, or convey instructions
• Frequent lifting of 5 or 10 pounds, with occasional lifting to 35 pounds
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing shop floor, requiring use of Safety Glasses
• Infrequent exposure to excess noise levels, necessitating the use of Hearing Protection

Benefits Offered:

• $500 Retention Bonus paid after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) with a percentage company-match contribution
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Other amazing optional benefits

ITAR – US Person Status:

Due to Orion Industries’ participation in the defense industry, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requires that access to sensitive information and material pertaining to defense and military related technologies may only be accessed, viewed, or shared by US Persons as defined by law. A “US Person” can be a US citizen; a lawful permanent legal resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or asylee.

EEO/DEI Statement:

Orion Industries commits to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We invite employees, participants in our services, vendors, and customers to bring their authentic selves to every interaction. We seek to represent the communities we serve. We aspire to see and value people across the spectrums of age, ability, gender, race, sexual orientation, perspectives, and other visible and invisible differences. We strive to include equitable practices at the center of our daily work and believe our organization is stronger for it.

Orion Industries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Orion Industries requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be able to obtain a religious waiver from a religious advisor (pastor, priest, etc.) or a medical waiver from a credentialed physician.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Auburn, WA 98002: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own personal vehicle to drive to other businesses within the community?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location