Peninsula Services is a great place to work, with friendly people doing jobs they enjoy, helping others to find jobs that will enrich their lives. We have many different projects and programs. One might have the perfect job for you! We currently only accept applications/resumes when there is a position open.

The POSTING IS NOW CLOSED FOR TEMPORARY GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKERS.  We thank everyone who applied and regret that we were unable to hire everyone!  Please check back often as we always list the positions we have available.

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THE POSITION FOR VOCATIONAL SERVICES DIRECTOR IS NOW CLOSED.  Thank you to all who applied.  We appreciate your patience as there were a number of qualified applicants!  We are still reviewing and will contact those best qualified for interviews.

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Jobs available with Peninsula Services will be posted in local newspapers, with WorkSource and other community job search locations, online at this website, the Peninsula Services blog and at Yahoo Hot Jobs. The Human Resource office of Peninsula Services is available during work hours to answer your questions. Please call Kameil Forsythe, HR Director, at (360) 373-1446.

Peninsula Services is proud to be funded in part by the United Way and is an ADA/EEO compliant organization. Peninsula Services is a drug-free work place and pre-hire drug screening will be a part of the hiring process.

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Interested Applicants will be asked to read and sign the Informational Cover Letter, shown below, and return a copy with their application/resume. It tells a bit about Peninsula Service and the Mission of the agency, which is to provide employment training and opportunities to persons with disabilities.

PENINSULA SERVICES ….quality rehabilitation programs that work!

Name:________________________________Date: ____________

Thank you for your interest in employment with Peninsula Services. Please read the following information, as it may help you in making the decision to apply for our current job opening(s). Peninsula Services was incorporated in 1971 by a group of concerned citizens as a residential program. Since that time, the agency’s services have expanded to include vocational and living skills training and job placement for persons with disabilities. The agency is committed to the philosophy that all persons have the ability to excel and we pursue that belief with a very dedicated Board of Directors, highly committed and talented staff, as well as the assistance of employers, advocates, families, and friends all working together. Peninsula Services’ mission is to assist persons with developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, and other challenges in developing skills and capabilities by providing a wide array of rehabilitative and supportive services. Peninsula Services is nationally recognized for its achievements by NISH, was chosen as Kitsap County’s Greenworks Company of the Year and is fully accredited by CARF. Members of our staff and Board of Directors have been awarded Employee, Humanitarian, and Professional of the Year from ARC. Our Executive Director was chosen as the Bremerton Rotarian of the Year for 2004. We are proud to be a United Way and ADA agency.

It is a requirement by accrediting agencies that 75% of our direct labor be performed by persons with disabilities. Because of this requirement, if you are interested in employment with Peninsula Services and have a disability, your chances of being hired will increase if you disclose your disability. After you are offered the job but before being hired, you will need to provide medical documentation indicating your disability. Keep in mind all information disclosed to the agency will be kept confidential.

Please indicate which statement applies to you:

_____Yes, I have a disability and would like to have my application placed on the priority/preferred processing list. I will provide documentation if offered a job with Peninsula Services.

_____No, I do not have a disability, but would like to be considered for employment.

Please let us know if you need assistance in completing the application. All job offers are contingent on passing a background check, reference check, and urinalysis. This process will be completed prior to starting employment with Peninsula Services.