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Are you looking to make a difference in your community? We are hiring Employment Support Professionals to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) attain or maintain employment. You will help place people in jobs that match their skills and provide support at every step along their career paths. This community‑based role is a fantastic hybrid‑remote opportunity for those interested in the Social Services or Human Services field. As an employment support professional, you will meet clients in their homes and workplaces, perform outreach and advocacy, and help them navigate the job market. We look for a passionate, self‑motivated, team‑oriented individual with a background in sales, social service, or education. Join our organization and help build a brighter future together! What we can offer: 17 Accrued Paid Time Off Days Annually (hours prorated for part‑time) Up to 7 Paid Holidays + 2.5 Days of Floating Holiday; 5 Floating Holiday days annually after one year Retirement 401(K) with a company match Employment Assistance Program (EAP) via SupportLinc including three free therapy sessions per year Pet Insurance Discount Program Highly skilled, dedicated, and collaborative team Opportunity for career development with our NWC Mentorship Match program Mileage Reimbursement Check out the entire list of benefits Northwest Center has to offer at Basic Expectations of Your Role: Providing one‑on‑one career coaching and retention services for adults with disabilities Empowering people with disabilities to reach their full potential Building skills and confidence of clients to find employment through resume creation, interview preparation, on‑site job training, benefits planning, person‑centered planning, assessments services, etc. Engaging with community partners to connect clients with support services Building relationships with local companies to create job opportunities Plus a multitude of other industry‑specific support services Employment Specialist (Entry level): Starting Wage Range: $20.50 - $21.50 per hour Employment Consultant (Mid to experienced): Starting Wage Range: $22.50 - $26.00 per hour Location: Maple Valley, WA Schedule: Mon - Fri, 8am - 4:30pm Requirements: 1+ years of experience working in a disability‑focused human services field with hands‑on experience working with individuals with disabilities Intermediate Microsoft Office skills Valid driver’s license and personal mode of transportation A flexible schedule to support clients when they work, which may include occasional weekends and holidays Northwest Center is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at hr@nwc.org . Northwest Center is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans’ status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

