Job Information
University of Washington EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SPECIALIST 1 in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 244590
Department: DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION MEDICINE
Posting Date: 03/31/2025
Closing Info: Closes On 04/07/2025
Salary: $3,664 - $4,650 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a Employment Training Specialist 1 to join their team. POSITION PURPOSE US News & World Report consistently ranks the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine among the top programs in the country. We are among the nation’s leading recipients of research and training funding from the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, including the TBI and Burn Model Systems grants. We have a long history of innovative clinical and research programs, strong research infrastructure, active mentoring of junior faculty and a rich network of potential clinical and research collaborators among faculty within and outside our department.
The department offers four graduate degree programs, including master's degrees in Occupational Therapy and Prosthetics & Orthotics, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science.
The Employment Training Specialist 1, under general supervision, coordinates job development, placement and training of assigned clients with disabilities. They work with employers, parents, agencies, and other support personnel to assure successful and equitable employment.
DUTIES AND 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%) o 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 o 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 o Collect, record, and interpret data relating to client performance and progress on the job; summarize data using graphs, table, or figures o Negotiate with the employer to modify job tasks in order to conform to client’s skill range and any special needs o Provide client progress information to funding agencies, parents, therapists, and home living instructors o Refer clients to other professional services such as mental health, rehabilitation and independent living counseling as appropriate o Advocate for the client’s best 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
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education, Psychology, Rehabilitation, Vocational Counseling, or related field OR • Equivalent education/experience.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.