Puget Sound Personnel, Inc. (PSP) is looking for qualified candidates to join our team in helping people with developmental disabilities find and maintain rewarding career-oriented jobs throughout King County. If you have experience working with individuals with disabilities and want a career where you have a daily and direct impact on making a difference in their lives, we’d like to hear from you.

Since 1983, PSP has partnered with leading public and private sector employers to develop career opportunities for men and women with disabilities. Our dedicated team works to promote and secure those relationships while matching qualified candidates to workplace opportunities. Individualized job training, co-worker support building and follow-along assistance characterize our exemplary customer service.

We are currently seeking applicants for positions in two categories: Employment Consultant and Job Coach/Teaching Assistant.

Employment Consultant

Responsibilities:
This is a social service/teaching position that focuses on providing job development and job training to ensure long term career success for people with developmental disabilities. Under the supervision of the Program Manager, you will utilize your proven capabilities and experience in working with people with developmental disabilities to develop jobs, coach and train individuals in job-related tasks and behaviors, and provide ongoing, on-site job support to PSP supported participants throughout King County.

As a PSP Employment Consultant, you will work closely with adults with disabilities and their families/home support. You will also work intensively with public and private sector employers and their staff to develop dynamic job opportunities for our participants.

As our representative in the community, you will be dedicated to upholding our customer service ethic and will always present and conduct yourself in a professional manner.

• Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience
• Generous paid time off policy, including vacations, personal days and sick leave
• Twelve paid holidays
• Excellent medical and dental coverage for full time employees with no premium sharing
• Retirement plan with immediate vesting when qualified
• Long-tem disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Costco membership
• AAA Membership
• We encourage life time learning and believe in ongoing professional training

• Have proven capabilities and experience in coaching and training individuals with developmental disabilities in job-related tasks and behaviors that support and maintain their employment success
• Have a Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Marketing, Special Education or a related field (Please note that a degree is not necessary to qualify for this position if the applicant has experience)

• Possess a passion for helping people with developmental disabilities find and maintain rewarding careers in the community
• Function effectively as a part of a team
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be a quick learner and a good problem solver
• Be dependable, trustworthy and prompt
• Have a clean driving record and no criminal record
• Have reliable transportation

How to Apply:
Please send a letter of interest detailing why your qualifications are a match for this position along with your resume. Email to jobs@pspwork.com and include the words “Employment Consultant” in the subject line. PSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Coach/Teaching Assistant

Responsibilities:
This is a teacher’s aide/social service entry level position within Puget Sound Personnel. As an energetic, organized and professional member of our staff, you will provide on-site job support to adults with developmental disabilities throughout King County. Your work will entail working closely with PSP program participants and their employers, as well as PSP’s internal vocational staff.

• Hourly position of 30-40 hours per week at $12-$13.50 per hour, depending on experience
• Generous paid time off policy, including vacations, personal days and sick leave
• Twelve paid holidays
• Excellent medical and dental coverage for full time employees with no premium sharing
• Retirement plan with immediate vesting when qualified
• Long-tem disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Costco membership
• AAA Membership
• We encourage life time learning and believe in ongoing professional training

• Possess a passion for helping people with disabilities be successful in their private or public sector jobs in the community
• Have experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Be dependable, prompt and trustworthy
• Function effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Be a quick learner and good problem solver
• Assist with clerical duties as assigned

• Have a clean driving and criminal record
• Have access to reliable transportation
• Possess a high school diploma or GED

How to Apply:
Please send a letter of interest detailing why your qualifications are a match for this position along with your resume. Email to jobs@pspwork.com and include the words “Job Coach” in the subject line. PSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.