Employment Professional

Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity • Bend, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Employment Professional (Job Coach) at ALSO, you’ll support people who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities at work through on-the-job training, advocacy, and skill building. Your role is to help ensure successful and meaningful employment relationships between individuals and their employer through oversight, mentorship, and hand-on support. Since 1997, ALSO has been committed to fostering independence and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through employment support, residential living, and in home services.

Requirements

• Be dependable and punctual; with the ability to travel to multiple sites within a workday.
• A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle are vital to success in this position.
• Be able to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver and reposition 50 lbs.; and be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Be able to prepare written reports via computer using proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• All candidates considered for employment are required to successfully pass a comprehensive background check prior to joining ALSO and ongoing every two years.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in I/DD support services is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment training and mentorship using a cue, model, and step-back framework.
• Provide hands-on support, supervision, and skills-building to foster confidence and independence at work.
• Cultivate supportive and responsive connections with individuals, employers, and community partners to establish ALSO as a reliable provider of employment support.
• Maintain accurate records, including timekeeping, daily reports, and updates on individual progress toward support plan goals.
• Report any individual changes or updates to your team to promote collaborative and consistent employment support.
• Collaborate with families, transportation providers, and other support professionals to ensure individuals are set up for employment success.
• Foster positive employment relationships by ensuring employer expectations are met while individuals have the accommodations need to be successful in their role.
• Facilitate conflict resolution and positive professional communication.
• Encourage taking time off when needed while following protocols for schedule change requests.

Benefits

• Starting Pay: $18.50 - $20 per hour, based on experience, education, and Veteran status.
• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, including a special “YAY Day” for your birthday.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Generous Leave: Vacation and sick time accruals, Paid Time Off with payout option.
• Referral bonus: Up to $500 per referral!
• Retirement Plan: Generous employer-matching for traditional or Roth 401k
• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access to counseling, legal, financial advice, and more.
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Recognition Program
• Career Development
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees