Employers Services
Since 1980, CARES of Washington has offered Services for Employers who wish to add valuable employees to their workforce. Through the relationships built by the companies and CARES, many individuals with disabilities are realizing their dream to become employed and attain self-sufficiency. The relationships developed while working benefit the individual, the employer and the community. Other benefits to employers include:
- Pre-screened referrals (by CARES)
- No-cost recruiting - no agency fees
- Job-ready applicants
- Highly motivated employees
- Ongoing support from CARES staff
- Employer awareness training in regard to disabilities
- Information about Americans with Disabilities Act
- Job coaching and consultation specific to the participant’s disability
- Increased workforce diversity
- Assistance in evaluating and fulfilling technical needs of specific disabilities
- Provision of long-term retention services to employers and employees
For more information about the Employers Services please contact:
Executive Director, Lars Nowack
206-938-1253
lnowack@caresofwa.org
Office Manager, Cassie Boothe
206- 938-1253
admin@caresofwa.org
Notable Employers working with CARES
- Boeing (since 1980)
- Bremerton Navy Shipyard (since 1985)
- Raytheon (since 1987)
- Safeway (since 1989)
- University of Washington (since 1996)
- Microsoft (since 2000)
TESTIMONIAL
"CARES has great client support services. Their case workers are very proactive in identifying new employment opportunities for their clients... CARES (case workers) are involved, responsible and responsive. They try very hard to make it work for both their clients and employers such as Kitsap Credit Union."
Sharon Tucker, Human Resources Manager, Kitsap Credit Union
