Careers at Workforce SW Washington
Hello. Welcome to our website! If you have landed on this page, perhaps you are considering a career with Workforce Southwest Washington. Please, call us WSW. It’s how we refer to our organization.
The initiatives, programs and services WSW funds assist people in our community who are striving for self-sufficiency. This work builds upon the dignity, pride and security that comes from having a good-paying job with benefits and room for growth and career advancement. If this interests you and there is a job posted below, we would like to hear from you.
WSW values a respectful and supportive workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees have the opportunity to succeed and contribute their unique skills and experiences. Equal opportunity and fair treatment are central to how we operate, and all staff are encouraged to foster a positive, collaborative culture within the organization and in the communities we serve.
How WSW fills open positions
Job openings at WSW are posted internally for three days to allow current employees an opportunity to apply. If existing employees apply, the CEO determines if the position will be filled internally. If opened to external candidates, the position is posted on WSW’s website and social media channels and on job sites, at colleges and with community groups.
If the position is open to the public, any current employee that applies must go through the same process as external applicants. As trusted stewards of public funds, WSW strives to hire the candidate that will best serve the needs of our community.
There are no open positions at the moment, please check back.
We value the talents and abilities of our team and seek to foster an open, cooperative and dynamic environment in which every person can thrive.
Employee Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, WSW offers its team members the comprehensive benefits listed below with no waiting period.
- Family and domestic partner medical, dental and vision coverage. WSW covers 90% of the premiums. Medical coverage begins the first day of the month following hire date and is provided through Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield.
- 401k with a four percent company match.
- Other benefits include Employee Assistance Program, long-term disability and life insurance (WSW pays the insurance premiums), 13 paid holidays, 320 hours of emergency family leave, and vacation/sick leave of up to 35 days per year.
Equity and Inclusion – In support of WSW’s commitment and continuous improvement to equity and inclusion, WSW supports our team members by participating in personal Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®), an assessment for building and improving intercultural competence.
In addition, employees are leading projects with the aim to improve equity internally, in contracts and in direct services our contractors provide to the public. Our team is committed to continued education, training and action to improve equity and inclusion in our company and community.
Professional Development – Continuous improvement is a cornerstone of how WSW operates. To enable our team to continuously improve and grow, WSW employees have access to funds for professional development, including classes, trainings and conferences.
Where and How We Work
Work is performed at the WSW office in Vancouver, Washington, and as needed at various sites throughout the three-county region of Southwest Washington. WSW staff work a hybrid model with two days a week in the office and the other three remote. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
