Employment Specialist/ Job Coach- Polk County

MV Advancements • Dallas, OR

4d • $22 - $25

About The Position

MV Advancements in Dallas, OR is hiring a full-time Employment Consultant to join our mission of empowering people to live their best life. If you thrive in dynamic environments, love building meaningful relationships, and want a career in human services that truly makes a difference, this is your moment. Apply today and be the change! As an Employment Consultant, you'll earn $22–$25 per hour, with flexibility for evening and weekend hours. We provide training and advancement opportunities, helping you grow professionally. This is a full-time human services position, Monday to Friday, with a flexible schedule to support job seekers. As an Employment Consultant, you'll coach job seekers, build employer relationships, and create solutions to overcome employment barriers. You'll mentor workplace skills, track progress, and support individuals through personalized plans. Your hands-on work will be impactful and rewarding, whether celebrating a new job or helping others navigate challenges. We are a local nonprofit founded in 1966 with a primary focus on job training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We currently provide solution-oriented services to those we support in the areas of employment, residential support, and community inclusion. Our mission is to empower people to live their best life! We put people first in everything we do. We are flexible and always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance our services. With a belief in growth through teamwork and uncompromised integrity, we work together to create a culture of inclusion built on trust, respect, and dignity for all. In order to hire and retain employees who support our belief in the value of community-based services that promote independence, integration, and self-respect, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work culture. Our culture is built off our core values: We Are People People Let's Try This Be Your Best! We Got This! PIVOT! Join our human services team and help us create a more inclusive workforce! Our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly. Apply now! MV Advancements is and Equal Opportunity Employer We take the care and safety of people seriously. To obtain a position, applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen (we are a drug-free workplace), and be approved through our agency-specific DHS background check. If you have questions regarding your ability to qualify, please feel free to call our office at 503-687-2504

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, psychology, counseling, human services, business, or related fields or 1+ years of experience with job-seeking, coaching, leading, training-related, or working in disability services.
• 18+ years old
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Be approved through our agency-specific DHS background check

Nice To Haves

• Transferable skills include customer service, barista/bartending, networking, and coaching experience are highly translatable.
• Passionate about service and a desire to support others to achieve their goals

Responsibilities

• Coach job seekers
• Build employer relationships
• Create solutions to overcome employment barriers
• Mentor workplace skills
• Track progress
• Support individuals through personalized plans

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 6 paid holidays plus three "floating holidays"
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and AD&D
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• 100% employer-paid employee assistance program (EAP) for the employee and their household
• Access to telemedicine for the employee and anyone in their household
• State and federally mandated leave programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees