I/DD Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist – Supported Employment Program
Corvallis, Oregon

Do you have a passion for helping others succeed in the workplace? Do you have job coaching experience or skills that could translate into supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive in their careers? If so, Work Unlimited would love to meet you!

Our Supported Employment Program is one of the largest in Corvallis and continues to grow in Salem. We’re hiring Employment Specialists in both locations and are especially interested in candidates with direct job coaching or supported employment experience.

We also offer an incredible benefits package and paid training.

Our Mission & Purpose

At Work Unlimited, we provide quality residential, employment, and community living programs for people experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities and challenging behavioral issues.

In our Supported Employment Program, we focus on:

• Building social skills and community connections
• Matching skills and interests to the right job opportunities
• Providing on-the-job coaching and long-term support
• Advocating for inclusion and career growth

We’re as committed to our employees as we are to the people we support — our team consistently shares how this work is deeply rewarding and life-changing.

Your Impact as an Employment Specialist

• Provide on-site job coaching to help people learn and maintain workplace skills
• Support people at community worksites, modeling professional behavior and workplace problem-solving
• Identify a person's skills and match them with jobs, volunteer roles, or community activities
• Advocate for inclusion and help people overcome employment barriers
• Build strong relationships with employers and community partners

What You Bring

• Previous job coaching experience preferred or related experience supporting individuals in a work setting
• Patience, creativity, and commitment to helping others succeed
• Ability to adapt coaching strategies to each individual’s needs
• Strong communication and advocacy skills
• Belief in the value of inclusion and meaningful work

Benefits

• Paid training, including job coaching best practices
• Marketplace health insurance for full-time employees (multiple plan options)
• Dental, vision, and life insurance (full-time)
• OregonSaves retirement plan
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
• Supplemental insurance (AFLAC)
• PTO and paid sick time
  
• $50 winter gift card & annual retention bonus
• Employee discounts (Verizon)
• Free quarterly IT assistance for personal devices
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Apply today and help us create career opportunities that change lives!