Job Title: Job Placement Specialist

MRJN Associates is a rapidly growing organization who has been helping change the lives in our local community Established in 2017, we serve people with a disability and people who struggle with mental health or SUD issues, by matching their skill sets and interest with employment opportunities in the community. We are innovators in our field by consistently and constantly improving our services and adjusting to the needs of the communities and people we support.

What you'll love about us:

• Meaningful work! Not only do you work closely with job seekers, but also work close proximity with employers in the community.
• We promote a genuine work/life balance, your health and wellbeing are important to us.

Job Description

The basic functions of the Employment Specialist are to provide professional coaching, training, and support people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and people who struggle with Mental health or SUD issues 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 support clients by helping to identify vocational goals on an individual employment plan and modify plans as necessary. You will participate in intakes, assessments, and Person-Centered Plans.

· 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 complete weekly documentation of progress and barriers to meeting the clients’ vocational goals and services provided.

· You will support the clients to maintain employment and assist them in career change and advancement.

· 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.

· You will maintain and grow your caseload as needed. Perform outreach to attract new clients and community partners.

Travel: Travel may be required for this position for client treatment or training purposes. Agency vehicles are available for use.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must pass Washington State and national background checks.
• Background checks are on-going throughout employment.
• A strong work-life balance is emphasized and flexibility in scheduling is a must- we work when our clients work.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required to safely drive within assigned area in various driving conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is needing to type using his fingers, and hands, do a lot of walking, standing, and occasionally climb and work side by side with participant assisting them in their work task, which may mean to lift more than 25 lbs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass a background check?
• Tell us about your time management skills?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• working with people with disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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