Employment Specialist at Dungarvin

Moses Lake, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

23.95

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Client Support, Community Outreach, Assessment, Documentation, Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management, Technology Savvy, CPR, First Aid, Bilingual

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Company Description Compass Career Solutions, sister company to Dungarvin, strives to be the provider of choice for services that are personalized and enrich people's lives. Our Employment team is responsible for providing client-driven case management services, which include identifying and eliminating barriers to employment for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses. Please note that this role is not remote and will involve daily in-office work and community outreach. Company Perks/Benefits: Wage: $21.50/hour Full Range Scale $21.50 per hour - $23.95 per hour (Future increases within the posted range are based on tenure and performance per Compass compensation guidelines. The pay scale provided for this position is based on title and geographical location) Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime hours with flexibility needed for some nights and weekends Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for eligible employees Supplemental Insurance Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for eligible employees Pet Insurance Life Insurance for eligible employees 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees Growth and Development Opportunities Employee Referral Program Employee Assistance Program National Brand Discounts Tapcheck- early pay access PAID training and orientation Job Description Maintain an in-depth knowledge of DDA (Developmental Disabilities Administration) and DVR (Division of Vocational Rehabilitation) Conduct assessments and interviews with clients to determine eligibility for employment services. Discover and maintain knowledge of clients, their employment goals, potential employer matches, and other case mgt. needs. Provide ongoing support to assist clients in obtaining and retaining independent employment. Assist clients in furthering their career growth and skill building. Document data and notes on the individual’s progress toward goals on barriers to employment and in their service plans. Make connections to maintain strong community partnerships with other service providers and employers. Represent Compass at professional meetings, community events, and to members of the community. Attend and actively participate in scheduled internal and external meetings. Travel throughout the area and provide transportation to clients as needed. Ability to use assigned technology as directed in the community. Laptop, cell phone and designated software Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree in the social service field. Must be at least 21 years of age. One-year related experience and/or training working with people in crisis, specifically in employment services. A valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to a vehicle insured for you as a driver are required Self-starter, excellent time management skills, and proactive problem solver Ability to work a flexible schedule Technology savvy - Especially Microsoft Office Applications and Zoom. PC and Android devices. Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members. Ability to perform CPR/First Aide as needed Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Bilingual preferred Additional Information Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together, we're working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. #LI-RD1 #EMWIJ 10/1

Responsibilities

The Employment Specialist will conduct assessments and interviews with clients to determine eligibility for employment services and provide ongoing support to assist clients in obtaining and retaining independent employment. They will also document progress and maintain community partnerships with service providers and employers.