Employment Specialist (Part Time)

Shangri La • Salem, OR

14d • $20 - $25

About The Position

General Position Summary: The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing individual support services to people with I/DD who are pursuing community employment. Services may include but are not limited to; person centered planning, discovery, skill assessment, volunteer opportunities, job training, customized employment, job retention and networking with employers in the community. This position has a monthly monetary expectation of $5500.00 and is subject to change with 30 day prior notification to the Employment Specialist as part of the job performance expectation.

Requirements

• Two (2) year degree in Health Services or related field, with two (2) years of work experience in the health services and/or mental health field.
• Two (2) years of experience must have been in a position that included sales and training responsibilities.
• Requires demonstrated ability to learn and use current and future technology to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Requires a current Oregon driver’s license, acceptable driving record and the ability to get from worksite to worksite in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to those individuals that have experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• providing individual support services to people with I/DD who are pursuing community employment
• person centered planning
• discovery
• skill assessment
• volunteer opportunities
• job training
• customized employment
• job retention
• networking with employers in the community

Benefits

• Paid Training Provided, including Oregon Intervention System (OIS), CPR and First Aid, Medication Administration, and more!
• Get paid early with Dayforce Wallet
• Shangri-La. Paid holiday hours will be prorated for regular employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week.
• Paid Sick and Personal Time Off
• Gym or other wellness reimbursement
• Employee referral reward program
• 401K after eligibility requirements are met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees