EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT

Description

At Vadis, you’ll help people with disabilities find meaningful employment while supporting businesses and communities in becoming more inclusive. You will work alongside passionate, supportive coworkers and leaders who will invest in your growth and development.

What You’ll Do

• Support clients in identifying and achieving employment goals through person-centered planning
• Build strong relationships with employers to create inclusive job opportunities
• Coach clients in work readiness, social, and self-advocacy skills
• Facilitate referrals, intakes, and vocational assessments
• Support job starts with on-site training for clients and employers
• Collaborate with families, educators, funders, and community partners

Pay & Benefits

• Full salary range for this position is $24 - $27.88 per hour. Upper end of the range allows for growth over time.
• Medical/Vision, dental, and life insurance coverage at low premium cost to employees. Dependent coverage available at employee cost.
• 403(b) retirement plan, with up to a 6% company match dependent on contributions. (Match available after one year of employment).
• Paid mileage reimbursement 
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual
• Client job-start incentive bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement

Schedule

This is a Full Time position. Work schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends based on client needs. Please note, this is not a remote position.

Requirements

• Ability and desire to work respectfully with people with disabilities.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Personal use of a vehicle, with proper insurance coverage due to variances in client work hours and worksites.
• Driver’s license with favorable driving record.
• Ability to pass initial and ongoing criminal background checks.

About Vadis

Founded in 1979, Vadis is a local nonprofit and leader in disability advocacy. We foster a culture of equity, inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. Vadis envisions a future where people with disabilities are supported in creating and pursuing the life they want to live. 

Learn more about our mission at www.vadis.org and see if Vadis is right for you.

Apply today!

Vadis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intent of Vadis to comply with all Federal and State laws concerning non-discrimination, equal employment and service opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression) age (except where age is a bona fide occupational qualification), marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person, or any other characteristic protected by law.