Career Opportunities at Trillium

Trillium Employment Services employs a number of Employment Consultants to assist businesses in employing people with developmental disabilities throughout King, Pierce and Clark Counties. Applicants should have experience in working with businesses and people with disabilities.

Trillium staff focus on support to both the business and the employee that will ensure job retention and career growth. Our organization is recognized throughout the country for our outcomes and professional operations.

Some of the benefits available during Trillium employment include:

Medical, dental and vision benefits are provided to full-time employees with no premium sharing to the employee; dependents receive similar benefits with 50% of the premium paid by Trillium
Personal leave starting at 18 days per year
In addition to personal leave, full-time employees receive ten paid holidays per year
Extended illness bank for payment of salary during extended illness
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life insurance ($10,000)
Paid sabbatical leave at fifth year and tenth year employment anniversary dates
A 403B retirement plan where employees receive a generous match after the first year of employment

The Employment Consultant is responsible for all activities, both direct and indirect that are necessary to support a person with a disability on-the-job. These include: job development activities, job and task analysis, co-worker and supervisor orientation and training, recruitment of qualified applicants, coordination of transportation and residential assistance, and on-the-job training and support. The Employment Consultant focuses on strengthening the employer-employee relationship rather than providing direct service to the employee with the disability on-the-job.

We look for people with the right combination of skills to assist us in delivering our services.

Salary: Competitive and depends on qualifications and experience

If you:

have at least two years experience in teaching skills to individuals with disabilities,
like people of all kinds,
are creative and enjoy variety,
are self-directed and can work independently,
are ready to invest in learning new skills,
are outcome-oriented and
would like to work with a professional and supportive team

Please send your resume to: PO Box 206, Auburn, WA 98071-0206.

Or email to: trish@trillium.org

Employment Consultant

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop jobs for people with disabilities.
Interview potential candidates for job development as referred by DDD, DVR and from other sources.
Perform vocational assessments of Trillium participants.
Conduct evaluations of potential job sites. Restructure existing jobs to meet the abilities of program participants. Write appropriate proposals.
Attend and represent Trillium at various networking events.
Identify business leads for supported employment. Provide potential employer with information on Trillium's services and capabilities of our candidates.
Facilitate participants' job starts. Coordinate supports with residential staff and families when necessary.
Provide on-the-job training and coaching to supported employees.
Implement solutions to transportation problems as needed.
Provide training and consultations to employers and co-workers to enable them to support the supported employee.
Check with supported employee and employer at regular intervals. Identify solutions to personnel issues and implement them. This may include behavior supports.
Identify opportunities for career growth with the employer and supported employee. Facilitate further training or coaching to assist both parties.
Develop ongoing positive relationships with key co-workers in participant's place of employment.
Participate in weekly Trillium staff meetings. Provide input to other employment consultants and volunteer to share responsibilities that contribute to the success of the team.
Maintain up-to-date case records and other assigned paperwork.
Conduct and/or participate in participant review sessions with representatives of involved agencies and parent/advocates.
Develop and implement productive weekly schedule to assist participants in maintaining their employment or developing employment opportunities.
Disseminate information about community based employment to fellow providers, funders, employers, consumers and their advocates.
Carry out additional responsibilities as identified and assigned by the Executive Director.

Desirable Qualifications

Have at least two years experience in teaching skills to individuals with disabilities
Bachelor's Degree
Knowledge, ability and desire to work respectfully with people with disabilities
Ability to relate to a diverse set of situations and individuals
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Self-directed and can work independently
Ability to perform vocational assessments
Outgoing and confident in approaching employers on behalf of people with disabilities
Willing to work all shifts, weekends and holidays, if necessary

Mandatory Qualifications

Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License.
Must possess private auto liability insurance and submit written verification of same.
Must experience criminal background search conducted by Washington State in order to ascertain whether criminal convictions exist for crimes against persons. Evidence of such shall constitute grounds for immediate dismissal.
Compliance/completion of form I-9, Immigration and Naturalization Services as required by law.
Must possess current certification in First Aid and CPR no later than three months from the initial date of hire.
Must obtain a favorable driving abstract from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

It is the policy and intent of Trillium to comply with all federal and state laws concerning non-discrimination and equal access for employment and receipt of services or supports. This policy exists regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disabled or Vietnam era veteran status, disability, limited English speaking ability or political beliefs.