Part-time position 20 hours per week.
Easterseals Oregon
Our Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) works in partnership with the community to help vulnerable members of the 55+ Senior Community achieve employment through job training, skill building and internship opportunities. Employment Specialists/Case Managers conduct eligibility interviews, intakes, site visits and provides ongoing Case Management and support to participants to help them achieve unsubsidized employment. This position requires travel to assigned counties, and other Easterseals sites as applicable.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Determine program eligibility, process intake & enrollment and maintain accurate, up to date case files on each program participant.
- Maintain compliance with the company guidelines, policies, and the Department of Labor regulations.
- Recruit and train appropriate host agency organizations and supervisors. Obtain and maintain appropriate host agency paperwork.
- Provide quarterly reports to supervisor and participate in staff meetings.
- Assist program participants with identifying aptitudes, strengths, and areas that need improvement.
- Assist participants with determining employment goals and objectives.
- Develop Individual Employment Plans or self-employment plans and help establish connections to employment driven training & resources that will prepare the participants for competitive employment.
- Assist participants with resolving possible barriers to employment such as housing, transportation issues, childcare, and medical needs.
- Coach participants about social service programs and facilitate appropriate linkages between the participant and community resource agencies.
- Advocate on behalf of participant with social service and host agencies.
- Co-facilitate weekly job club with other team members. Help design curriculum and develop partnerships with community partners and or local businesses and schedule speakers.
- Ensure that each participant is job ready and has received appropriate vocational guidance, employment readiness training and interview preparation. Provide employment development for each participant.
- Network with and maintain a positive relationship with area employers, WorkSource Oregon, WIOA providers, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and Host Agency partners to identify training and employment opportunities.
- Stays informed of community, agency, and program information through inter-office communications, attendance at staff meetings, participation in professional development activities and other community events.
- Complete other assignments as requested by the Program Director and Assistant Director.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work with peers, subordinates, and supervisor in a collaborative manner.
- Work in an environment with frequent interruptions due to phone calls, and staff or participant needs.
- Must have the ability to prioritize and work under timelines.
- Some travel within the State is required and varies month to month (5% – 15%) Reliable transportation is essential, and travel is reimbursed at the federal mileage rate.
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
- Frequent repetitive motion for hands and arms.
- Daily office work environment may contain dust, heat, cold, noise.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Service Oriented– desire to provide excellent service throughout the organization, professional and courteous communication skills.
- Relationship Focused – build and leverage strong relationships internally and externally.
- Collaborative – believes many ideas drive the best solutions.
- Demonstrated integrity. motivated to achieve a goal, hard-working, ambitious, ability to multitask..
- Demonstrated integrity through action.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of social services, human services, vocational rehabilitation or like services, preferred.
- Proficient in computer skills (MS Word, Excel), including virtual platforms (Zoom, MS Teams).
- Strong oral and written communication.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Driver’s License, insurance and reliable vehicle to travel to worksites throughout the day.
- Valid Auto Insurance
- Successful completion of background check, MVR check, and reference check required.
ABOUT ESO
Mission: To unlock opportunities by empowering children and adults with disabilities, veterans, and underserved populations.
Vision: To deliver transformative disability services, workforce development, and housing programs, empowering individuals and families to lead fulfilling lives and enriching communities across Oregon.
Core Values are the ESSENCE of who we are: Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Equity, Nurture, Compassion, and Empowerment
"Your life and mine shall be valued not by what we take... but what we give." - Edgar Allen, Easterseals Founder. ESO has been serving the Oregon community for 77 years in filling gaps for the disabled, veterans, low income and older adults with education, career assistance and housing.
Equal Opportunity Statement: ESO is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, the company prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, uniformed service, or any other consideration protected by federal state and local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee.
EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES
Easterseals Oregon employees are expected to support the mission, vision, and values.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to Relocate:
- Portland, OR 97232: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
