Employment Specialist

Job Details

Job Location:

Salem, OR
- Salem, OR 97302

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: Some College and/or Related Experience Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage :
Up to 50%

Job Shift: Days Job Category:
Nonprofit
- Social Services Every person deserves the opportunity to contribute, succeed, and belong.

At RISE Services, our mission is Creating opportunities for and with people, and we're seeking a passionate Employment Specialist to help bring that mission to life.

In this role, you will serve as a coach, advocate, and connector, partnering with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to discover their strengths, pursue their career goals, and achieve meaningful, community-integrated employment. Through strong relationships with job seekers, employers, families, and community partners, you will create pathways to success, foster inclusive workplaces, and empower individuals to achieve greater independence and fulfillment.

If you believe in the transformative power of employment and enjoy helping others reach their personal and professional goals, we'd love to have you on our team.

RISE is a non-profit organization that specializes in group homes, in-home care and community-based support services for children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, children with mental health challenges, and aging adults. For over 30 years, our purpose has remained constant. We create opportunities for and with the people we serve, their families, and for the men and women who work in the direct care profession.

• Understand the responsibilities of supporting people in achieving and maintaining integrated and competitive employment. This includes keeping required documentation and any other prescribed or related tasks.
• Assist clients (as applicable to the individual) with the following supports:
  • Resume assistance.
  • Interview preparation and assistance.
  • Job development and job searching techniques.
  • Marketing individuals' employment skills.
  • Assist with and encourage personal hygiene.
  • Encourage relationships.
  • Provide/arrange transportation.
  • Other needs of the person as identified by their team.
  • Act as an appropriate role model and support people in developing skills necessary for gaining and maintaining employment.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of a person's skills, talents, interests and motivation, and identify any areas for improvement.
  • Educate potential employers
• Coordinate with management on schedule and support for individuals based on client’s work schedule.
• Assist management with the training of Job Coaches on support documents and appropriately carrying out strategies outlined including emotional and cognitive support, activities of daily living, role-modeling, positive behavior supports, personal protective interventions, promoting choice, and maintaining safety.
• Develop and maintain supportive relationships and professional boundaries with team members, Job Coaches, and guardians.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with RISE customers, e.g. funding agencies, county case managers, guardians, etc.
• Closely communicate with Behavior Support Specialist, other coordinators, subordinates, and supervisor.
• Ensure the development, facilitation and implementation of individualized goals and service outcomes in accordance with client-specific support documents, service authorizations and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of each individual's plans of support on a regular basis and communicate with management as needed.
• Attend and participate in other agency meetings as relevant to each person, e.g. intake meetings, team meetings, etc. and advocate on behalf of the person in RISE Services.
• Provide feedback and retraining to direct support staff as appropriate.
• Maintain necessary records, logs, and other documentation per RISE policy and State requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate appropriate discretion.
• Ensure individuals are receiving support in alignment with the RISE Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Demonstrate respect and promote choice.
• Promote the rights of people receiving support and contribute to an environment that is free of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.
• Quickly and effectively respond to emergency situations and natural disasters per RISE guidelines such as fire, application of First Aid, CPR, approved medical protocols, behavior intervention, etc.
• Provide direct job coaching hours if no other coverage options are available.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education in Social Services field or related field preferred.
• 6 month of experience providing employment service required
• 1 year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities or related field required
• Reliable transportation for daily travel.
• May be required to transport client using personal vehicle to community outings, local business establishments, etc.
• Required to meet minimum training…