Harborview Medical Center - Rehabilitation Therapies has an outstanding opportunity for a EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST (EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST).

WORK SCHEDULE

- FULL-TIME

- DAY SHIFT

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Coordinates job development, placement and training of assigned clients with disabilities. Under general supervision, coordinates job development, placement, training, and continued employment of assigned clients. Works with employers, parents, agencies and other support personnel to assure successful and equitable employment.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UW Medicine Rehabilitation - Our multidisciplinary team is centered around compassion and innovation. We work closely with many types of specialists to give each patient the best possible path to recovery. Our passion and dedication to our purpose has allowed us to be recognized by the U.S. News & World Report as one of the top rehabilitation programs in the nation. Become part of our team and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community!

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct service to clients: develop jobs, match clients with jobs, provide on-the-job training/fading, provide follow-up services and case management for a caseload of 10-12 clients minimum) requiring long-term support (70%) This includes:

Evaluate each assigned client's skill level and match to the appropriate job and environment; conduct a task analysis of the proposed job, develop performance standards, and develop a daily task sequence; develop and implement individual client training plans that include behavior and task oriented goals

Train clients placed in competitive jobs in the use of industry specific equipment and procedures; establish speed and quality performance standards required by the work place; develop clients' social and personal interaction skills; teach clients to use the transportation system

Collect, record, and interpret data relating to client performance and progress on the job; summarize data using graphs, tables, or figures

Negotiate with the employer to modify job tasks in order to conform to client's skill range and any special needs

Provide client progress information to funding agencies, parents, therapists, and home living instructors

Refer clients to other professional services such as mental health, rehabilitation and independent living counseling as appropriate

Advocate for the client's interests with employers, support personnel, and funding agencies to ensure equity and promote client independent living;

Through research and networking, identify and contact prospective employers and market services; negotiate contracts for future placements. (15%)

Provide education, training and consultation to employers regarding employment of clients with disabilities and legal issues related to employment; maintain ongoing contact with employers to provide ongoing feedback, receive progress reports, resolve problems that may arise, and monitor the employment contract; (10%)

Ensure the provision of quality services by keeping informed of developments in the field and networking (5%)

Perform related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in special education, psychology, rehabilitation, vocational counseling, or related field

- OR Equivalent education/experience.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only?Level?I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration.?Compassion. Become part of our?team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.?

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.