Employment: An inclusive workplace is good for everyone
Employment: An Inclusive Workplace is Good for Everyone
A job is so much more than a paycheck. Work gives people the chance to learn new skills, build confidence, and engage with their community. The right job opens up new opportunities and creates more freedom. It’s a path to independence and inclusion for all.
Employment puts people on a path toward achieving their goals and pursuing their interests. PROVAIL helps people understand their strengths, goals, and options. We also help businesses figure out their needs and areas for growth. Then, we match business leaders with pre-qualified employees and provide ongoing guidance so both the business and the employee feel supported and confident. We serve King, Snohomish, and Pierce County.
Job Seekers
Are you looking for supported and inclusive employment in King, Snohomish, or Pierce County? PROVAIL’s Employment Services team can give you the resources and support needed to help you find the right job and continue to grow in your career. As a participant, we will match you with an Employment Consultant who will help you reach your goals and continue on a path of community-based employment. PROVAIL supports individuals from high school through retirement and every step in between.
High School Transition Services
- Collaborate with educators, paraprofessionals, and others in the school-based support team to identify skills, interests, and career goals
- Research job opportunities and develop a resume, portfolio, and other materials to showcase to employers
- Practice interview skills
- Provide on-the-job training and ongoing job coaching support
Adult Services
PROVAIL will support you with:
- Career planning and goal setting after discovering unique interests and skills
- Marketing your skills to businesses in your target industry
- Identifying job opportunities and going through the interview process
- On-the-job coaching and problem-solving to ensure success in the workplace
- Ongoing career advancement
Independent Living
PROVAIL now offers Independent Living (IL) services designed to help our clients manage any challenges they experience that could impact their ability to secure and sustain long-term employment.
Community Inclusion
PROVAIL’s Community Inclusion program in King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties opens the door for clients to connect with the community in ways that truly resonate with them. Imagine a client who loves art—through this program, they can join a local art class, and meet others who share their passion. Another client might enjoy volunteering, building relationships, and making a difference. The possibilities are endless and deeply personalized, ensuring that each client can engage in activities that reflect their unique interests. For those who qualify under the Basic Plus and Core Waivers or reside in Skilled Nursing Facilities (PASRR), these enriching experiences come at no cost.
Contact your DDA Case Resource Manager to see if you are eligible for Community Inclusion Services.
Businesses
At PROVAIL, our focus is not on a person’s disability, but rather their abilities – and future abilities. Partnering with PROVAIL’s Employment Services team gives businesses that value diversity and equity in the workplace the resources to truly build an inclusive workforce.
Inclusion can allow a business to build stronger teams while tapping into a dedicated workforce. PROVAIL provides consultation to create or identify a supported employment position, recruitment of qualified candidates, training and onboarding support, and services as an ongoing resource for an individual’s success.
PROVAIL will support you with:
- Creating or identifying a position
- Recruiting qualified candidates
- Interviewing and onboarding
- Role-specific, ongoing coaching supports for the employee
- Ongoing resources for the employer to ensure success
- Education for coworkers on supporting an individual with a disability in the workplace
- Career growth and employee evaluation
600+
Employee services participants in King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties
350
Businesses employing 440 provail participants
47%
of PROVAIL participants have sustained long-term employment (5+ years)
58%
participants who earn above minimum wage. all provail participants earn at least their employer's local minimum wage.
dozens
more than two dozen participants recently earned promotions, raises, or additional hours.
Business Testimonials
Ready to Put Your Business on the Map?
OUR Purpose is to:
- Build an Inclusive Workforce
- Expand and foster individual support networks
- Create and support opportunities for community contributions for individuals
To accomplish our mission we will support people with disabilities to:
- Secure and retain competitive employment
- Increase wages, benefits, job tasks and work hours as appropriate
- Establish connections to and contribute to their communities
- Develop relationships with a variety of individuals
- Engage in a wide range of activities
- Assist families and individuals to better understand the impact of wages on Social Security benefits and healthcare
Our Team
All Employment Consultants must pass annual background checks and maintain certification in CPR, first aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen/HIV/AIDS training. They also receive competence-based training in Positive Behavioral Supports, Social Security issues, Job Development, Boundaries, Systematic Instruction, Job Carving and Creation, Emergency Preparedness, Customized Employment, Mandated Reporting and the development of Person-Centered Plans. Continuing education is promoted for all staff with ongoing training in best practices.
Accreditation
PROVAIL holds the highest-level, three-year accreditation from the Rehabilitation Services Accreditation System (RSAS) for our Employment Services in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties, with a 91% score.
Funding Sources
Individuals in PROVAIL's Employment Services Program access funding support through:
- King County Developmental Disabilities Division
- Snohomish County Developmental Disabilities Division
- Washington Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
