Position: Job Specialist
Wage Range: $23.37 – 30.73/hour
Role Description
The NEWACS Employment Program is seeking a dedicated and people-centered Job Specialist to support individuals with developmental disabilities and other significant barriers in achieving meaningful employment and community involvement. In this role, you’ll guide participants from initial outreach and enrollment through assessment, service planning, skill-building, job development, and successful program exit. You will provide direct support that may include vocational training, job readiness activities, on-the-job training, work experience coordination, job placement, and retention services. Your work ensures participants progress through their individualized plans in a timely, goal-driven manner while maintaining accurate documentation, case notes, and required reporting.
As a Job Specialist, you’ll also deliver hands-on job coaching using a place–train–maintain model, supporting individuals and employers to ensure successful long-term employment outcomes. You’ll conduct job analyses, tailor training plans, collaborate with employers and co-workers, help resolve workplace challenges, and develop career advancement strategies. In addition, you’ll implement Community Inclusion services by helping individuals connect with integrated community settings, identify meaningful activities, build natural supports, and participate in volunteer or civic engagement opportunities aligned with their interests and goals.
This position also plays an exciting role in community outreach, helping educate Ferry, Lincoln, and Stevens Counties about developmental disabilities and available resources. You may support events such as resource fairs, transition councils, and public awareness activities. Ideal candidates are organized, collaborative, and passionate about empowering individuals to thrive at work and within their communities. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to meet you!
Qualifications
- BA in Business Administration, Social Work, Workforce Development, Psychology, or other human or social services field preferred OR four (4) years experience in the field preferred
- Ability to be certified as a Certified Employment Support Professional upon hire
- Ability to be certified as an Agency Affiliated Counselor through the Department of Health upon hire
- Flexibility to work outside the normal workweek is required. The position requires evening and weekend work based upon the needs of the client caseload.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
About NEWABH
At Northeast Washington Alliance Behavioral Health we believe quality behavioral health care should be accessible to everyone. Serving the tight knit communities in Northeast Washington, we provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health and substance use services that change lives. Our team of 150 works collaboratively to meet our neighbors where they are to support them through the difficulties they are facing.
Here, your work truly matters, and it has a meaningful impact on our community. We won’t sugar coat it…this work can be fast-paced and challenging. You will be tasked with helping others during some of the most difficult times in their life, and will see the direct impact you can have every day. Many find this to be professionally and personally rewarding, addressing critical needs, working as part of a professional team, and building genuine connections. Surrounded by beautiful vistas, ample outdoor recreation, and a slower pace of life, you'll have the chance to enjoy both professional fulfillment and a strong sense of community.
If you're ready to bring hope, healing, and innovation to an area where your expertise is truly valued, we invite you to grow with us.
Why Northeast Washington?
Joining our team means more than just starting a new job—it’s an opportunity to build a rewarding career while embracing a lifestyle you won’t find anywhere else.
Our organization is rooted in the heart of Stevens County, with our headquarters in Colville and supporting locations in Republic, Davenport, and Chewelah. We’re proud to serve our communities across three counties—and we’d love for you to be part of it.
Northeast Washington is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts.
- Winter: Make 49 Degrees North your home mountain—just 40 minutes from Colville. Looking for variety? Schweitzer, Mt. Spokane, and Silver Mountain are only about an hour and a half away.
- Summer: Spend your days boating, kayaking, or fishing on the Columbia River/Lake Roosevelt. Float down the Kettle River with friends, hike or bike the stunning Kettle Crest Trail, or discover your own quiet fishing spot.
- Fall: The crisp air ushers in hunting season, with everything from bird hunting to large game, including thriving local elk herds.
- Year-Round: From camping under the stars to exploring endless trails, you’ll always have nature right outside your door.
Life here moves at the perfect pace. You’ll find welcoming small-town communities, affordable living, and plenty of room to grow—professionally and personally. Whether you’re raising a family, looking for a tight-knit community, or craving access to some of Washington’s most pristine outdoor spaces, Northeast Washington offers the balance you’ve been searching for.
Come build your future where your work truly makes an impact, and your free time is filled with adventure.
As part of Stevens County government, you’ll enjoy the stability and perks of being a Washington State local government employee—plus the satisfaction of making a real difference in your community.
What We Offer:
- Unmatched Benefits – Pay nothing out of pocket for your own health insurance premium. Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, vision, employer-paid life/AD&D, and options like accident, critical illness, and even pet insurance. We also contribute significantly toward coverage for your family.
- Retirement Security – Build your future with the Washington State PERS pension system, one of the most stable retirement plans in the nation. No stock market worries, just long-term peace of mind.
- Generous Time Off – Start with 19 days of PTO in your first year, grow your accruals with service, and enjoy 12 paid holidays annually.
- Loan Repayment Programs – Eligible roles may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, or the Washington Health Corps Loan Repayment Program.
- Professional Growth – Access approved supervisors, mentorship opportunities, and ongoing support for your career development.
- Positive Workplace Culture – Join a team where collaboration, respect, and support are lived every day—not just talked about. Leadership is committed to helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
- Flexibility – Depending on your role, flexible scheduling options may be available to help you balance work and life.
At NEWABH, you don’t just work—you grow, you serve, and you build a secure future while enjoying benefits that truly support you and your family.
