Employment Consultant I

About Tessera Tessera is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We partner with local businesses to build inclusive workplaces and help people achieve meaningful, long-term employment.   Location: Bremerton, Washington (In-person) Type: Non-Exempt Compensation: $22.79 - $30.48 per hour per hour (For this position, we will be targeting a salary of $26.11 - $27.00 per hour.) Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs) As an Employment Consultant I, you'll… Employment Consultants support around 12 - 18 individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining meaningful employment by building relationships with local businesses in the community. They spend significant time in the community connecting with employers. They balance job development (outreach) with client coaching and documentation while using a person-centered approach to train, coach, and mentor clients toward making progress with their employment goals. They must use creative thinking skills to develop relationships with local business owners and hiring managers. Employment Consultants must have excellent time management, problem-solving, and networking skills along with a sales acumen and professional level written and oral communication skills. They must be self-directed, with the ability to work independently and in a team, and must be effective in the use of technology and systematically documenting in a detailed manner. Work with individuals with disabilities to discover their interests for employment and prepare them for the job search 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 Network with local businesses to create and develop employment opportunities Self-manage, create your own schedule, and work independently to help clients secure and maintain competitive employment 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 Maintain regular and consistent contact with clients, employers, and guardians Establish and maintain effective, positive relationships with clients, employers, internal departments, referral sources, external agencies, and the public Maintain…