Employment 
Thank you for expressing an interest in employment with Kokua. Kokua is a non-profit organization providing support services to adults with disabilities. Our Residential Support Staff work directly with our clients, providing the help they need to lead challenging, meaningful lives.
Kokua is a very supportive employer. We have a generous benefit package: we offer medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, a 125 Plan and a 401K Plan with profit-sharing and matching. We provide many hours of paid training and opportunities to learn leadership skills. Kokua is organized into self-directed work teams which give employees a say in the day-to-day running of the agency.
Kokua is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we value a diverse workforce. Persons of disability are encouraged to apply.
Application-To apply for employment, you must fill out the application packet completely. Incomplete or improperly filled out applications will not be considered. When your application is complete, please mail to Kokua, 1226 Carpenter Rd SE, Ste B-1, Lacey WA 98503, or place in the application box in the lobby at the Kokua office. You will be contacted promptly.
References- Please complete 3 work reference forms. All work reference forms must have complete addresses, telephone numbers and fax numbers. If you have never held a job before, please provide three character references who are not family members.
Documentation Needed- Please attach copies of:
- Picture identification: a driver’s license, passport, state I.D. card, resident alien card, etc.
- Your Social Security card
- A driving abstract from the Department of Motor Vehicles. You may obtain an abstract at the Department of Licensing Office, 645 Woodland Square Loop SE in Lacey. Their phone number is 459-6753.
- A copy of your vehicle insurance card.
- If you have any of the following certifications, please include a copy: current First Aid/CPR card, Nurse Delegation Core Training Certificate, NAR card or Bloodborne Pathogens Training Certificate. (These certifications are not required for hiring.)
If you have questions or need help in completing the application, call 705-4665, ext. 105.
