What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Shangri La?
Position Summary
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.
Position Details:
Status: Full Time and Part Time available
Location: Salem, OR
Shift: This position has varying hours including weekends and evenings and must have on-call availability
Starting wage: $20.14 Hourly
Wage Scale: $20.14 to $25.48
Report to: CES - Manager
Knowledge:
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. Additional experience may be substituted for educational requirements. Preference will be
given to those individuals that have experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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.
Benefits:
Paid Training Provided, including Oregon Intervention System (OIS), CPR and First Aid, Medication Administration, and more!
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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
Full Position Description given upon 1st interview
All Orientations. All Abilities. All Cultures. All Sexes.
All People of All Color. All Religions.
Salary : $20 - $25