Community Access Services is on the lookout for a passionate full-time Employment Specialist to join our dynamic team in the Portland Metro Area. Be the driving force behind helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) secure community-based employment opportunities, making a real impact on lives. Your contributions will shape the future of employment support, making a lasting impact on individuals. Apply now and let's build a future where everyone has the opportunity to succeed!
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support job seekers in securing community-based employment opportunities, ensuring at least minimum wage, through personalized strategies and evidence-based practices.
• Develop appropriate placement plans and maintain progress reports.
• Assist job seekers in accessing vocational training, benefits planning, and relevant services.
• Conduct ongoing follow-up for individuals who have obtained jobs, spanning a 90-day period.
• Facilitate connections to community resources and benefits for job seekers.
• Complete vocational intakes, develop career plans, cultivate employer relationships, conduct job analysis and carvings, and assist with resume/cover letter creation, job coaching, and retention.
• Establish professional and productive relationships with state and local rehabilitative and developmental disability agencies to enhance the referral process to support program activities.

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1 year of experience in delivering supported employment services OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supported Employment certifications such as EOP II, Highline, VCU, APSE, etc. preferred.
• Successful completion of a level II background check
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Capable of reaching, bending, kneeling, standing, and sitting for extended periods as needed.

BENEFITS/PERKS:

• Competitive wages ($21.75-$23.75)
• Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account (FSA), health reimbursement account (HRA) & an employee assistance program
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• 403(B) pension plan
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick leave, 7 paid holidays.
• Referral bonuses

ABOUT COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICES:
Community Access Services is a private nonprofit organization that provides residential, community, and employment services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who live and work in our community. Serving Oregonians for more than 30 years, we are a trusted service provider dedicated to the advocacy of individuals who experience IDD. We pride ourselves on our local, grassroots culture, and our strong historical involvement in the deinstitutionalization of IDD services. Our mission is to respect all individuals and help them create healthy and fulfilling lives in their homes, communities, and workplaces.
In addition to providing person-centered services to individuals, we are also dedicated to offering our more than 300 employees opportunities for career development and advancement. We value and strive to create a positive team-oriented environment where our employees feel valued and are proud of the work that they do.