Employment Consultant (Clackams County)

Albertina-Ker; Oregon; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertina Kerr is seeking an Employment Consultant to facilitate inclusive employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. You will manage a caseload, provide career assessments and job readiness training, and work with employers to promote inclusive hiring.

The role is full-time with travel across Clackamas County to various sites; occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of job coaching experience and 1 year working with individuals with disabilities.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local businesses to identify job opportunities, with or without ADA accommodations.
• Educate employers on the benefits of a diverse workforce and inclusive hiring practices.
• Conduct worksite assessments and support individuals in integrating into workplace culture.
• Provide on-site support and advocacy as needed.
• Case management and guide individuals through job preparation activities like resume writing, interview practice, and transportation planning.
• Deliver Discovery/Career Exploration services and develop vocational profiles.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with support teams to ensure consistent, person-centered services.

Skills

Job coaching

Disability experience

Caseload management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Special Education

CESP certification

APSE training

ACRE training certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Virtual meeting platforms

Online training modules

Job description

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities.As an Employment Consultant you will be responsible for facilitating inclusive employment for individuals with diverse abilities. In this role you will carry a caseload of individuals that need support with finding employment. You will support these individuals by providing career assessments and job readiness training. Additionally, you will work with community employers by educating them about developing a diverse work force and understanding reasonable accommodations.This is a Full-Time Monday-Friday position and requires travel from work site to work site within the Clackamas County area, to and from Administrative Offices, Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Health Services, and other off-site locations. May require weekend and holiday availability.What You’ll DoCommunity Networking and Workforce EvaluationsBuild relationships with local businesses to identify job opportunities for individuals, with or without ADA accommodations.Educate employers on the benefits of a diverse workforce and promote inclusive hiring practices.Conduct worksite assessments and support individuals in integrating into workplace culture.Provide on-site support and encouragement and advocacy as needed.Case ManagementGuide individuals through job preparation activities like resume writing, interview practice, and transportation planning.Deliver Discovery/Career Exploration services and develop vocational profiles.Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with support teams to ensure consistent, person-centered services.BenefitsPaid medical, dental, and vision employee benefitsPaid basic life & accident insurancePaid internal training and career developmentPaid holidays and generous time off401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counsellingQualificationsMinimum 6 months of job coaching experience AND 1 year working with individuals with disabilitiesOR one of the following:Certified Employment Supported Professional (CESP) certificationCompletion of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) collaborative trainingAssociation of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) training certificateBachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling or Special EducationAbility to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to support individuals.Open to working with all individuals regardless of gender identity, sexuality, race, or religion.Proficiency in software applications and tracking systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams), virtual meeting platforms, and online training modules.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address challenges, resolve conflicts, and de-escalate situations effectively.Excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to engage authentically with clients, employers, and team members.Attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy of work products.Physical ability to assist in lifting, repositioning, or transferring of individuals using wheelchairs; occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds and frequently lifting of up to 25 pounds; frequent bending and stooping. Work environments vary depending on job sites.Ability to meet background check, reference, and organization's driving requirements of having a current and valid driver's license and no more than two driving infractions in the last two years.