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Great Leaders Embrace Diversity

Grow your workforce, build diversity, and foster inclusion in partnership with agency professionals seeking to place qualified individuals with disabilities in jobs throughout the Yakima Valley.

Reach out to the Yakima Health District at dd@co.yakima.wa.us and see the possibilities:

Expand your pool of talent

Find employees who match your needs

Use free job coaches that enhance job performance

Enjoy high retention rates

Take advantage of tax credits

Create greater inclusion, diversity, and community impact

Frequently Asked Questions

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Typically, no more than any other employee. Plus, many have a job coach who routinely checks in with employer and employee on work quality. Job coaches match employees to roles for greater work success. Agencies identify where adjustments can be made to create an environment that supports the employee’s independence.

What kind of supervision might a person with a disability require?

Of course! Job coaches provide support as employees learn something new. So, if a role is expanded, the employer has support to help their employee develop new skills.

Can employees be cross-trained?

Employers train employees like any other new hire with the added support of a job coach who works with the employer and employee throughout the learning process. Job coaches are an ongoing resource to find solutions and help prepare employees for success in their roles.

Who trains employees?

Like any other hire, you’re taking a chance on an individual. But, our job coaches develop relationships with clients and employers that help them make informed matches that foster success for everyone.

How will I know if an employee will benefit my team?

Preventing injuries and maintaining safety is employers’ responsibility, but employment agencies offer support through job audits that help find potential safety issues and mitigate risk for all workers.

Who is liable for on-the-job injuries?

There may be times when accommodations can’t be foreseen, but employment agency job analyses help you know what you’ll need before you hire. Employers may also qualify for funding help for special accommodations.

Will I know what accommodations are needed before hiring?

No. There may be some time investment when hiring someone with a disability, but with trained job coaches that help your hire learn the job and acclimate to their position hiring a disabled employee is no riskier than any other hire.

Am I taking on risk by hiring someone with a disability?

No. Hiring someone with a disability is just like hiring any other employee. You gain a qualified worker and a job coach that helps them navigate the particulars of their role. However, there are credits ranging from $3,750 to $7,500 that may be used to provide access to people with disabilities. Reach out to the employment agencies noted here on SeeAbilities.org to learn more.

Won't I have to invest extra time for someone with a disability to join our team?

Reach out to one of the employment providers listed here on SeeAbilities.org. As you’ll see, there are several agencies in Yakima County that can help you find qualified individuals. We recommend interviewing agencies to get to know the candidates, discuss the skills you are looking for in an employee, and learn more about the types of candidates they have to help you with your staffing needs.