Supported Employment Specialist - TM050
About the role
Located at Bear Lodge – 3636 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232, this in‑person Supported Employment Specialist position supports NARA Northwest’s mission to provide education, physical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment that is culturally appropriate to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and anyone in need. NARA NW delivers services and support to Native American and Alaska Native communities through medical and dental care, addiction treatment, housing assistance, and enrichment initiatives, employing over 450 staff across various programs. The Specialist assists clients in developing employment and vocational rehabilitation goals using the IPS fidelity model, requiring significant community‑based work at client residences and local businesses.
Responsibilities
- Engage clients in establishing trusting, collaborative relationships directed toward the goal of competitive employment in community settings.
- Must adhere to all aspects of the IPS fidelity model.
- Assist clients in learning how benefits will be affected by earned income.
- Help clients think about long‑term employment goals, work history, strengths, justice involvement, and other factors that are related to and may affect vocational goals.
- Complete career profile for each client and assist client with updating the profile as new experiences occur.
- Develop individual employment plans with clients that incorporates information from the client’s employment goals.
- Collaborate with clinicians and other providers regarding information that may be included in this plan and will be coordinated with comprehensive plan of care.
- Support clients in connecting to, engaging with, and following through with employment opportunities.
- Provide outreach services to potential employers, educators, community partners, and other networking contacts to promote positive community connections.
- Work as a liaison between client and potential employer to assist with orientation, training, and engagement.
Pay
Wage Range: $24.75 – $32.50 hourly, Non-Exempt
Schedule
This is an in-person position, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm