Community Employment - Employment Specialist

Shangri La • Salem, OR

7d • $20 - $25

About The Position

The Employment Specialist provides individual support services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who are pursuing community employment. Services may include person-centered planning, discovery, skill assessment, volunteer opportunities, job training, customized employment, job retention, and networking with community employers. The position has a monthly monetary expectation of $5,500, which may change with 30 days’ prior notification as part of the job performance expectation.

This is a part-time position in Salem, Oregon, with varying hours that include evenings and weekends and requires on-call availability. The starting wage is $20.14 per hour, with a wage scale of $20.14 to $25.48 per hour. The position reports to the CES Manager.

Requirements

• Two-year degree in Health Services or a related field, and two years of work experience in health services and/or mental health; additional experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
• At least two years of experience must have been in a position that included sales and training responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and use current and future technology to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Current Oregon driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel from worksite to worksite in a timely manner.
• Availability for varying hours, including evenings and weekends, and on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support services to people with I/DD pursuing community employment.
• Support person-centered planning, discovery, and skill assessment.
• Support volunteer opportunities, job training, customized employment, and job retention.
• Network with employers in the community.
• Meet the monthly monetary expectation of $5,500, subject to change with 30 days’ prior notification.
• Maintain on-call availability and work varying hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Travel between worksites in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Paid training, including Oregon Intervention System (OIS), CPR and First Aid, Medication Administration, and more.
• Dayforce Wallet early pay access.
• Prorated paid holiday hours for regular employees scheduled to work fewer than 30 hours per week.
• Paid sick and personal time off.
• Gym or other wellness reimbursement.
• Employee referral reward program.
• 401(k) after eligibility requirements are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree