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Chinook Enterprises is Hiring Community Employment Services Quality Assurance Coordinator

Want a career that makes a difference in your community?

Chinook Enterprises is seeking a leader in the Community Employment Service field to work alongside staff to help us achieve quality outcomes to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities in Skagit County, and beyond.

 

 

OUR ORGANIZATION

Chinook Enterprises was founded in 1980. We are a non-profit designed to operate as a business, but with a social mission: supporting full participation in community life for people with disabilities or other barriers. Full participation must start with successful employment.

 

OUR GOAL

To help people live more productive and fulfilling lives by striving to gain competitive employment as well as inclusion in the community.

 

OUR ACTION

We demonstrate a positive environment to work, train, and provide service to our customers regardless of culture, age, gender, abilities, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, genetic information, socioeconomic status, and language of origin.  We prioritize diversity education for our staff and stakeholders and regularly assess our employee, customer, and stakeholder demographics to improve our effectiveness.

 

TO APPLY

  • We are committed to adding voices to our team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), military veterans and spouses, LGBTQ+ identifying individuals, and those with work gaps to apply and help us in our vision to realize a community that celebrates inclusion and diversity through innovative leadership and partnerships.
  • To learn more about us, the position and to apply, please visit https://chinookenterprises.org/careers-at-chinook
  • Download our application and submit it with your Cover Letter and Resume through our website. Or apply in person at: Chinook Enterprises, 2026 La Venture Rd. Mt Vernon, WA 98273

 

SELECTION PROCESS

Successful candidates must be available to participate in the following selection activities:

  • First Interview: March 9, 2022

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Employment Services Quality Assurance Coordinator (CESQA) position involves Programmatic, Quality Assurance, and Management functions. The person occupying this position oversees the quality of all agency service programs and maintains contract compliance in partnership with the CES Coordinator (CESC).  A wide range of diverse challenges are present on an ongoing basis involving organizational skills, problem solving and data analysis. The person in this position is also responsible for operations issues, in partnership with the CESC and assumes overall accreditation responsibilities and serves as part of the agency Management Team. The CESQA works with a variety of funding and accreditation sources including but not limited to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), Department of Services for the Blind (DSB), Foundational Community Supports, North Intertribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program (NIVRP), local High Schools, CARF & ISO. The CESQA also serves in a critical public relations capacity, interfacing and educating persons in the business community, other service agencies and general community. The CESQA assists in new program development with CESC & CEO regarding staffing, and project/program planning and the creation of policies and procedures for new program operations.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

For full job description with qualifications, please visit our website at https://chinookenterprises.org/careers-at-chinook/

 

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Special Education or related field.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in the field of Disability Support, Employment Services or related experience.
  • A combination of experience and education may be substituted for these requirements.

Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must possess independent decision-making skills.
  • Must have strong time management skills: prioritizing multiple tasks and structuring own work schedule around the needs of participants.
  • Must have strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Must present and maintain a professional image to consumers, all funding sources and the business community.
  • Must be able to develop and maintain productive business relationships with different types of employers and possess good public relations skills.
  • Ability to maintain education and knowledge of field through agency sponsored training activities.
  • Must be willing to work non-standard working hours when consumer training needs demand (nights, weekends).
  • Must have the ability to effectively lead a diverse team.
  • Must possess good judgment and critical thinking skills.
  • Must consistently demonstrate “customer-first” thinking and be committed to serving a diverse clientele, treating all customers with dignity and respect at all times.
  • Must display initiative, ability to learn, flexibility, integrity, and self-discipline.
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to adhere to corporate policies as detailed in the Employee Policies and Procedures Handbook.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software with the ability to learn to utilize new technologies.

Other

  • The selected candidate will be required to provide proof of the COVID-19 vaccination prior to hire, unless appropriately accommodated.

SALARY & BENEFITS

CESQA-In Training Wage (while in training only): $23.50-$25.50 DOE

Upon satisfactory performance during probationary period (9 months) employee may be promoted to CESQA $52,712.80 - $61,440. This is an exempt, salaried position.

 

Benefits: We offer an excellent benefits package, including full coverage on medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) matching retirement, 10 paid holidays, 160 hours of paid vacation, paid sick leave and an optional vision benefit that is available at a low cost.  We have a great culture, flexibility, and offer training and development opportunities.

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