FCS Employment Specialist

FCS Employment Specialist Coastal Community Action Program•

Aberdeen, WA Posted:

5/13/2026•

Expires:

6/1/2026

Job ID:

293411848 Job Description

COASTAL COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM101 E.

Market Street Aberdeen, WA 98520 JOB

DESCRIPTION PROGRAM

 

DVR TITLE:

Employment Consultant/Specialist

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Case Manager

SALARY RANGE

$23.09•$24.14 DOE + Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and paid time off)

DEPARTMENT

 Social & Employment Services

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

 Employment Services Coordinator

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for all aspects of working with Division of Vocational Rehabilitation clientele including assessments, job development, job attainment and job retention. Additional duties include: Job coaching, contract compliance, maintenance of caseload, file maintenance, coaching participants at their worksite, providing assistance to employers and participants in addressing barriers to employment and ensuring all programs rules are followed carefully.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Completes comprehensive assessments of all individuals assisted and develop a service plan to address the supports needed to achieve self-sufficiency. 2. Develops job opportunities for participants using marketing and business contact methods. 3. Provide on-site mentoring, job coaching and support services to assist program participants in successful work/volunteer site opportunities. 4. Provides assistance to employers in reference to pre-employment placement and employment placement of clients to address employment barriers that assist program participants to achieve and maintain employment. 5. Maintains regular communication with clients, employers, community partners, funders, and management. 6. Performs program orientations to educate and inform applicants of program requirements and responsibilities. 7. Serves as an advocate and provides access and/or resources to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education, primary healthcare, mental health and/ or substance abuse treatment. 8. Provides specialized case management services related to identified needs in employment. 9. Completes all required documentation, including but not limited to progress reports, client eligibility, enrollment, tracking and related documentation. 10. Documents all clients' contacts, care and response, maintains records and updated rosters, collects data and prepares reports as mandated by the program procedure within agency standards and timeframes. 11. Attends scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings or clinical supervisory sessions to discuss quality of client care. 12. Assists with Life Skills 13. Maintains monthly paperwork and reporting as required by the contract at all times. 14. Coordinates with staff and other agencies to ensure positive community working relationships 15. Respects clients and co-workers as worthwhile individuals and maintains client confidentiality 16. Participates in other CCAP functions as directed. 17. Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. AA degree or BA/BS degree preferred however, not required. A job working in the human services or related field providing employment, will substitute, year for year, for education. Demonstrated ability to provide an encouraging and supportive atmosphere for the participants. Work flexible hours as assigned, and able to organize own time for work Excellent written/oral communication, organizational, and time management skills in maintaining accurate client files and financial spreadsheets Experience in mental health, and/or chemical dependency support, preferred, not required. Must have own car, current WA Driver's License and auto insurance for frequent travel throughout the county to meet and transport participants and clear driving record. 7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software Ability to pass and maintain a back ground check as contractually required.

LOCATION/WORKING HOURS

 Primarily Grays Harbor County with coverage in Pacific, Thurston, Mason, and Lewis Counties. 8:00am to 5:00pm. Some evenings and weekends are a possibility however, the majority of time will be daytime work hours Mon•Fri working primarily in the Aberdeen CCAP office. This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. It is the policy of Coastal Community Action Program to assure that no individual be excluded from employment or employment opportunities on the grounds of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or presence of sensory, mental or physical handicap, or Vietnam era and disabled veterans, or be denied the benefits of any of the agency's employment opportunities or delegate or contracted project agency. Job Summary Company Details Company Coastal Community Action Program Industry Other Individual and Family Services Job Information Location Aberdeen, WA Job Type Full Time Employee Experience Less than 1 Year Career Level Entry level Education Level Associate degree Job Position 1 Position(s) Open Salary/Wage $23.09•$24.14 /hour Duration Over 150 Days Additional Information Job Shift Weekdays Public Transportation Yes Age Requirement 18 Other-Specify in Job Details Testing Required Drug testing/screening Background checks Green Workplace/Job No Category On the Job Training Federal Contractor No Affirmative Action Plan No