Senior Employment Specialist

Pillar Health Group•West Linn, OR

44d•Onsite

About The Position

About Trellis Trellis is a mission-driven organization dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. We are seeking a Senior Employment Specialist (ES III) to join our Employment Services team in Portland. Position Overview The Senior Employment Specialist plays a key role in helping individuals secure and maintain competitive integrated employment. In addition to managing a caseload of 8 - 12 clients, this position involves building strong employer partnerships, representing Trellis in the community, and mentoring other Employment Specialists. This is an advanced-level role for an experienced employment professional who is ready to take on greater responsibility and contribute to the growth of our services.

Requirements

Proven success in job development and employment placement
Strong employer engagement and relationship-building skills
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and contribute to team goals

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with disabilities

Responsibilities

Manage a full employment development caseload with a focus on high-quality job placements
Conduct proactive employer outreach and develop lasting business relationships
Mentor and support Employment Specialists by sharing strategies and best practices
Build partnerships with Vocational Rehabilitation, schools, and community organizations
Represent Trellis at networking events, job fairs, and workforce initiatives
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with funding requirements