Employment Specialist and Job Coach

Job Description

Job Description

MV Advancements in Salem, OR is hiring a full-time Employment Consultant to join our mission of empowering people to live their best life. If you thrive in dynamic environments, love building meaningful relationships, and want a career in human services that truly makes a difference, this is your moment. Apply today and be the change!

As an Employment Consultant, you'll start at $22 per hour , with flexibility for evening and weekend hours that adds a 15% shift differential. We provide training and advancement opportunities, helping you grow professionally.

Full-time Benefits :

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 6 paid holidays plus three "floating holidays"
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and AD&D

Company-wide Benefits :

• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• 100% employer-paid employee assistance program (EAP) for the employee and their household
• Access to telemedicine for the employee and anyone in their household
• State and federally mandated leave programs

THE GROWTH YOU HELP PROVIDE

This is a full-time human services position, Monday to Friday, with a flexible schedule to support job seekers.

As an Employment Consultant, you'll coach job seekers, build employer relationships, and create solutions to overcome employment barriers. You'll mentor workplace skills, track progress, and support individuals through personalized plans. Your hands-on work will be impactful and rewarding, whether celebrating a new job or helping others navigate challenges.

OUR IDEAL EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT

We're looking for someone who can meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, psychology, counseling, human services, business, or related fields or 1+ years of experience with job-seeking, coaching, leading, training-related, or working in disability services. Transferable skills include customer service, barista/bartending, networking, and coaching experience are highly translatable.
• 18+ years old
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record
• Passionate about service and a desire to support others to achieve their goals

ABOUT US

We are a local nonprofit founded in 1966 with a primary focus on job training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We currently provide solution-oriented services to those we support in the areas of employment, residential support, and community inclusion. Our mission is to empower people to live their best life! We put people first in everything we do. We are flexible and always looking for new and innovative ways to enhance our services.

With a belief in growth through teamwork and uncompromised integrity, we work together to create a culture of inclusion built on trust, respect, and dignity for all. In order to hire and retain employees who support our belief in the value of community-based services that promote independence, integration, and self-respect, we offer competitive pay , excellent benefits , and a supportive work culture . Our culture is built off our core values:

• We Are People People
• Let's Try This
• Be Your Best!
• We Got This!
• PIVOT!

HOW TO JOIN US

Join our human services team and help us create a more inclusive workforce! Our initial application process is quick, easy, and mobile-friendly. Apply now!

MV Advancements is and Equal Opportunity Employer

We take the care and safety of people seriously. To obtain a position, applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen (we are a drug-free workplace), and be approved through our agency-specific DHS background check. If you have questions regarding your ability to qualify, please feel free to call our office at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com