pre-Employment Transition Services Consultant I - Skookum Contract Services

Join Skookum and make a difference! Skookum is: + A national leader in employment of individuals with disabilities and veterans. + Comprised of a growing dynamic team of social entrepreneurs. + Operating self-sustaining businesses across 13 states and the District of Columbia, with over 1,300 employees. + Dedicated to providing incredible customer experience to our federal and private-sector customers. + Committed to providing an incredible employee support and development program, tailored to the social mission. Location: Bremerton, Washington Type: Non-exempt Compensation: The full range for this role is $23.22 - $33.65 per hour, however we will be targeting between $23.22 - $27.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and education. (Skookum's compensation strategy is to position new employees between the minimum and midpoint of this range, depending on qualifications and experience.) Work Schedule: Part-time, hours and days depending on business needs Skookum's Bremerton, Washington Home Office supports nationwide operations through highly trained and motivated professionals in finance, human resources, vocational and workforce development, information systems, strategy, business development, communications, marketing, quality, safety, learning, and more. As a pre-Employment Transition Services Consultant I you'll... Teach 2-3 classes per day and support around 100 active student clients (14-21 years old) and their support circles by providing workshops, work-based activities, and experiences. Spend 78% of your time supporting clients either in the classroom, in the community, or in the office. Use classroom learning principles to train, coach, and mentor a group of clients toward making progress with their pre-employment goals. Use creative thinking skills to develop relationships with local academic partners as well as with local business owners and hiring managers. Must have excellent time management, problem-solving, and classroom training skills and professional level written and oral communication skills. Be self-directed, with the ability to work independently and in a team. Must be effective in the use of technology and systematically documenting in a detailed manner. + Work with individuals with disabilities ages 14-21 to discover their interests for employment and prepare them for employment + Assists with curriculum development and design of training materials + Assists in preparing content for classes and other events + Network with local businesses to create and develop work-based learning activities and work-based learning experiences + Conduct workplace readiness and self-advocacy trainings, work-based learning activities, and work-based learning experiences + Self-manage, create your own schedule, and work independently + Assist in development of work skills; assess potential obstacles to employment and develop strategies to overcome them + Provide on-the-job and/or pre-employment training + Create imaginative job aids, identify assistive technology and tools to help clients succeed + Document to show progress towards goals on the client's employment/service plan + Utilize the information management system to maintain client files, case notes and billings in compliance with contract and program guidelines + Provide follow-up services to ensure proper support is provided for successful retention and career advancement of clients + Perform duties in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations and guidelines governing equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in the workplace + Prepare for and participate in external and internal audits + Establish and maintain effective, positive relationships with clients, employers, internal departments, referral sources, external agencies, and the public + Maintain confidentiality of all client information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and program rules + Operate Skookum provided vehicles or personal vehicle for job duties + Maintain professionalism when conducting business on behalf of Skookum + Competency with technology used to provide services remotely and ability to instruct clients on how to use technology to engage in services + Knowledge of community resources to refer clients to as needed + Conduct intakes, vocational assessments, observation & incident reports, and create job development plans with clients to establish employment goals + Assist clients with job search activities such as resume building, interviewing skills, completing and submitting job applications + Accompany clients to job interviews when appropriate + Conduct evaluations of potential job sites for safety concerns and consult with employers on how to implement accommodations to address these concerns + Use creative thinking and problems solving skills to develop carved positions for clients + Provide training and consultations to employers and co-workers to enable them to support clients at their jobsite + Provide on-the-job supports, training and coaching to clients at their job sites + Create, facilitate, and oversee Community Based Assessments + Provide monthly updates to stakeholder counselors regarding client progress + Attend continuing education trainings to stay current with trends in mental health and disability topics + Provide coverage for other team members as needed + Attend staff meetings and one-on-one mentoring meetings with CES Manager + Attend and represent Skookum at various networking events and job fairs + All Other Duties as Assigned* You'd make an excellent pre-Employment Transitions Services Consultant I if you: + Consider yourself a people person. + Love working on collaborative teams. + Are dedicated to internal and external customer service. + Take pride in your work. + Are drawn to serving others and want to challenge yourself through mission-driven work. Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees, that include: + Medical and Life insurance available for eligible employees + 11 paid federal holidays and accrual of paid vacation on a pro-rata basis based on number of hours worked, paid sick leave + Potential shared earning bonus + Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents + Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities + Verizon wireless discount + Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program Summary of desired skills and experience for the Skookum pre-Employment Transition Services Consultant I + Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent required + Associate's degree or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Education, Human Services, Social Work or related field is highly preferred + At least a year of previous experience as a Paraeducator or similar career is highly preferred + Previous experience with developmental or intellectual disabilities is highly preferred + A valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum's insurance. + Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position. To Apply : Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application. Current Employees : need to log into their Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Please reach out to your Recruiter if you need assistance. Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process. I f you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at (360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or email recruiting@skookum.org . Skookum is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Skookum participates in E-Verify Please submit a resume if you do not currently see an opportunity but are interested in working for Skookum Skookum has carried forward our social mission "creating opportunities for people with disabilities" in all that we aspire to be. From our humble beginnings in small-town America, we have grown to be the best value provider of choice in the defense industrial complex and aerospace manufacturing sectors. Skookum does this by first investing in our people. Skookum's customers rely on Skookum to consistently deliver a quality product on time so that the customer in turn can accomplish their jobs. This drives Skookum's core value proposition - We meet our mission when our customer meets their mission. This philosophy is critical to our success as a team. At Skookum, we work diligently to sharpen our leaders' skills so they can provide exceptional client support. Skookum is dedicated to ensuring specialized recruitment, career advancement, and job training methods are employed across the nation. Skookum is a national leader in Disability and Veteran recruitment, hiring, and retention. We offer competitive wages and benefits, including providing professional growth opportunities. Working at Skookum is not just a job; it's a career to be proud of that allows us to positively influence others' lives each day! We currently support over 1,300 employees in 13 states, and we are growing every day across the nation.