Employment Consultant at Albertina Kerr in Bend, Oregon

Job Description:

Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full potential.


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 position requires travel from work site to work site, to and from Administrative Offices, Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Health Services, and other off-site locations.

May require weekend and holiday availability.



Essential Duties

• Approach businesses and learn about their operations, take tours, and look for opportunities to employ individuals with diverse abilities (with or without accommodations under ADA).
• Provide education and technical assistance to prospective employers on the benefits of employing workers with diverse abilities.
• Observe the work site's culture and assist the worker in building social bonds with supervisors and co-workers for integration.
• Keep apprised of general labor market trends, including health and safety considerations.
• Learn how to perform various jobs at employment sites to demonstrate and work with individuals during initial on-the-job training to coach performance. Provide onsite support and encouragement and advocate for individuals as needed.
• Manage a caseload of 15-20 individuals and write and submit timely progress reports.
• Assist individuals with job preparation activities such as resumes, cover letters, mock interviews, and utilizing public transportation.
• Ensure all required documentation is complete, timely, accurate and representative of a professional organization. Follow licensing regulations, agency policies, and practices and assure the protection of individual rights and safety.
• Provide Discovery/Career Exploration services in the community and develop a vocational profile which provides employment-related information essential to the development of the individual's career goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager or Chief Program Officer.

• Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
• Paid basic life & accident insurance and short- & long-term disability
• Paid internal training and career development
• Paid holidays and generous time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counselling
• Satisfies employment requirement for student loan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF)

• An Associate's degree in special education, psychology, or related field or four years' experience in a vocationally oriented rehabilitation agency training adults with disabilities, with special emphasis on vocational skills training.
• Must be open to working with all individuals regardless of gender identity, sexuality, race, or Religion.
• Ability to network in the community and at local Chamber events.
• Ability to de-escalate unpredictable behaviors and situations.
• Ability to create and develop strategies for job coaching.
• Ability to adapt to different learning and communication styles.
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy of work products.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Experience with hosting Virtual meetings and attending virtual Networking groups.
• Must be able to assist in lifting, repositioning, or transferring of workers using wheelchairs. Must occasionally lift 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Frequent bending and stooping.
• Ability to meet all background check, reference, drug screening, and agency driving requirements.