Vocational Specialist

Location: Bremerton, Washington

Job Type: Non‑exempt

Compensation: $25.77 – $34.45 per hour

Work Schedule: Full‑time, Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm (flexible start and end times depending on scheduling needs)

Key Responsibilities

• Meet with every AbilityOne‑qualified employee throughout their life cycle to ensure they are thriving and productive, including obtaining disability documentation, developing accommodation plans, and conducting regular check‑ins.
• Partner with supervisors to implement safety considerations, job accommodations, and federal AbilityOne reporting.
• Travel to supported Tessera worksites for approximately two weeks each quarter to provide direct vocational support, training, consultation, employee engagement, and operational partnership.
• Promote Tessera’s purpose and educate site leadership on disability awareness and ADA requirements.
• Maintain a caseload of 70‑100 employees, ensuring appropriate job customization, individualization, and accommodation provision.
• Provide job coaching, career discussions with Career Advisors, and support for upward or outward mobility.
• Collaborate with HR, Safety, Workers’ Comp, and medical teams to facilitate return‑to‑work accommodations for injured employees.
• Review and assess disability documentation for applicants and current employees for AbilityOne qualification; maintain federal reports and case notes in Workday.
• Perform administrative duties such as obtaining new disability documents, preparing audit reviews, and updating the Source America portal.
• Assist employees in crisis, suicide prevention, and safety planning; connect them to internal resources (HR, Benefits, Security, CES, etc.).
• Conduct regular check‑ins (first 30/60/90 days, then twice annually), documenting in Workday, and track safety and career mobility topics.
• Respond to and follow up on accommodation requests in a timely manner, providing ADA packets and coordinating with providers.
• Coordinate veteran resources, external job coaches, and recruiting functions to support workforce goals.
• Create and deliver quarterly trainings on Disability Awareness, ADA law, accommodations, mental health, and related topics.

Success Attributes

• People person who loves collaborative teamwork.
• Dedicated to exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Detail‑oriented with strong time‑management and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Self‑directed and capable of working independently.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Short‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer discretionary contribution after 90 days.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• 11 paid federal holidays, 12 paid vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Potential shared‑earning bonus.
• Tuition assistance after 1 year; scholarships for qualified dependents.
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities.
• Verizon wireless discount.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness program.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full‑time employees.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services preferred.
• At least one year of vocational support experience required.
• Experience in workplace accommodations and community support services preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within the first six months.
• Valid state driver’s license; able to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL‑ID compliant driver’s license, U.S. passport, or military ID.
• Background check and E‑Verify will be conducted for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled. Tessera participates in E‑Verify.