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Community Employment - Employment Specialist - Float

Shangri La
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Salem, OR, US

Salary

$22.2 - $28.09 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • The Employment Specialist position is responsible for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in pursuing community employment.
  • Candidates are required to have a two-year degree in Health Services or a related field, along with two years of relevant work experience, including sales and training responsibilities.
  • The position offers a starting wage of $22.20 per hour, with a monthly monetary expectation of $5500.00, subject to change with prior notification.
  • Work hours are full-time, ranging from 32 to 40 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends in Salem, OR.
  • Shangri-La is committed to inclusivity and does not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, or other protected classes.

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 32 - 40 Hours

Location: Salem, OR

Shift: Schedule varies based on program and service delivery needs and may include weekday, evening, and occasional weekend hours. Work hours and locations are assigned by management to support coverage needs across Employment Services program

Starting wage: $22.20 Hourly

Wage Scale: $22.20 to $28.09

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 

Shangri-La is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Shangri-La will ensure that individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against and are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact Michael Meduri, Talent Engagement Coordinator, at 503-581-1732, x316 or michael.meduri@shangrila-or.org. 
 
As part of this commitment, Shangri-La does not tolerate racism, homophobia, sexism, or transphobia. Shangri-La does not discriminate based on someone's identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class.
 

All Orientations. All Abilities. All Cultures. All Sexes.

 All People of All Color. All Religions.




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