Career Consultant (Pierce County)

Career Consultant (Pierce County) Morningside - 3.5 Tacoma, WA Job Details Full-time From $25.32 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid training 403(b) matching Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off On-the-job training Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Pet insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Working with individuals with disabilities Career guidance Driver's License Direct support Performing background checks Career counseling Workforce development Full Job Description Morningside is a rapidly growing organization who has been helping change the lives of disabled individuals for over 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 work smarter, not longer. Morningside offers a 36-hour work week, with full benefits. We believe in supporting professional-personal life balance to avoid burnout and encourage our employees to recharge, pursue personal passions, and continue to be healthy, thriving members of society. We've found that people do their best work when they're happy and well-rested. If you're looking for a mission-driven workplace that values your time, energy, and well-being, we'd love to hear from you. 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 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 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:

Compensation:

The full pay scale for this position is $25.32 - $34.04/hr. Unless candidates possess prior experience in this field, the starting wage is $25.32/hr. Merit increases are available annually when meeting and exceeding outcomes.

Benefits Include:

36-Hour Work Week!

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, HSA, and Long-term Disability:

1st of the Month following your start date. Pet Insurance offered. Retirement match up to 7% after one year. Paid Time Off starts at 12 hours a month (18 days per year), increases annually! Ten (10) paid holidays, including Juneteenth! Floating Holiday Training and working in a purpose-driven culture Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Group Life Insurance, working advantage discount program and voluntary long-term disability. 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.

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 a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace. Morningside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $25.32 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Were you referred or do you know anyone at Morningside?

Experience:

Working with people with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) CPR Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Tacoma, WA 98405 (Required)

Work Location:

In person