Employment Professional in Aloha, Oregon at Edwards Center Inc

As an Employment Professional, you’ll empower adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) to succeed in integrated community employment. You’ll use your strengths in communication, coaching, problem‑solving, and relationship‑building to help individuals discover their abilities, learn job skills, and maintain successful employment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys supporting others, and can balance independence with teamwork.

⭐ Key Skills for Success

1. Support & Coaching Skills

You excel at helping others learn, grow, and succeed. You can:

• Teach job tasks through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice (“Teach subject matter to others…train others through explanation, demonstration, and supervised practice”).
• Identify strengths, interests, and training needs to support individualized employment goals.
• Encourage independence and use teachable moments to promote learning (“Encourages independence and participation…utilizing teachable moments to promote learning and growth”).
• Provide job coaching in real work environments and adapt training to employer expectations.

2. Communication & Relationship‑Building

You communicate clearly, respectfully, and professionally with participants, families, employers, and coworkers. You can:

• Maintain responsive communication (“Provides a dependable method of contact and is quickly responsive when contacted”).
• Build trust and rapport with diverse individuals.
• Represent Edwards Center professionally in the community.
• Foster teamwork and positive collaboration.

3. Problem‑Solving & Judgment

You make sound decisions, stay calm under pressure, and adapt to changing needs. You can:

• Troubleshoot workplace challenges and support positive employer–employee relationships.
• Prioritize tasks and respond with urgency when needed (“Using good judgment, demonstrates sense of urgency and ability to prioritize”).
• Know when to act independently and when to seek supervisory input.

4. Documentation & Organizational Skills

You’re comfortable with digital tools and can maintain accurate records. You can:

• Complete daily progress notes and required documentation (“Completes daily progress notes in Therap”).
• Track medical, safety, and employment‑related data.
• Manage schedules, emails, and communication logs.

5. Safety, Health & Compliance Awareness

You follow established procedures to ensure safety and well‑being. You can:

• Follow medical, safety, and emergency protocols (“Follows Emergency Contact Schedule…Follows evacuation plan”).
• Adhere to confidentiality, HIPAA, and mandatory reporting guidelines.
• Use proper transfer techniques and adaptive equipment when assisting individuals.

6. Community & Employer Engagement

You’re comfortable representing the organization and building partnerships. You can:

• Cultivate relationships with local businesses.
• Promote Edwards Center in the community.
• Support individuals in maintaining successful employment placements.

⭐ What You Bring

You don’t need prior experience in disability services—your skills, mindset, and willingness to learn matter most. You’ll receive comprehensive training, including:

• Oregon Intervention System (OIS)
• First Aid & CPR
• Blood‑borne pathogens
• Supported employment training

If you’re dependable, compassionate, and eager to support others in meaningful work, this role is a great fit.

⭐ Work Environment & Physical Capabilities

This role involves a mix of office work, community visits, and on‑site job coaching. You should be comfortable with:

• Moving frequently throughout the day (“Move from location to location…Move about premises to provide training”).
• Occasional lifting or assisting individuals who use wheelchairs.
• Driving between job sites (valid Oregon driver’s license required).
• Working both indoors and outdoors.

⭐ Why Join Edwards Center?

You’ll be part of a mission‑driven team that believes in seeing each person’s abilities first (“Sees each individual’s abilities first and their disabilities/challenges second”). You’ll help people build confidence, skills, and independence through meaningful employment.