Community Employment - Employment Specialist

Shangri La • Salem, OR

2d • $20 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
• Two (2) years of work experience in the health services and/or mental health field.
• Two (2) years of experience in a position that included sales and training responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and use current and future technology to fulfill job responsibilities.
• A current Oregon driver’s license.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Ability to get from worksite to worksite in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Additional experience may be substituted for educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual support services to people with I/DD who are pursuing community employment.
• Conduct person-centered planning.
• Facilitate discovery processes.
• Perform skill assessments.
• Identify volunteer opportunities.
• Provide job training.
• Engage in customized employment practices.
• Assist with job retention.
• Network 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
• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree