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ALSO is one of Oregon’s nonprofit disability support services providers in 11 counties across Oregon. Founded in 1997, we are committed to full community inclusion and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide phenomenal person-centered services for individuals and families in their homes, workplaces and communities.
Mission
To promote the full inclusion of people experiencing disabilities in the life of their community.
Vision
ALSO envisions a future in which all people, including those living with developmental and other disabilities are fully included, participating members of their communities. We see equitable access to supports and services that reflect the preferences and values of diverse communities and that lead to self-determination, independence, productivity and a healthy and satisfying quality of life.
Values
The values that guide ALSO's mission to support individualized and personalized support for those choosing ALSO services and for team members:
Trust — We are transparent, direct and honest, fostering a safe and kind environment.
Teamwork — We work in unison to support one another to unleash the power and potential of everyone.
Innovation — We put imagination, creativity and passion to work, embracing novel ways of doing and thinking.
Dignity — We defend each person’s worthiness and ability to direct their own thoughts, feelings and actions.
Respect — We demonstrate admiration and positive regard for everyone.
Accountability — We own our actions and deliver results in the continuous pursuit of excellence.
Humility — We acknowledge that we are part of something larger than ourselves, learning from one another and growing together with gratitude.
Services
Employment Services at ALSO are focused on creating a customized approach to provide meaningful supported employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities seeking jobs.
Residential Services utilizes person-centered services - community living support that focus on developmental disabilities residential services. ALSO ensures the people we support live their lives as fully as possible as part of our Residential Services. We foster community living and support services that promote independence.
Supported Living Services assist with independence based on a variety of services customized to individual needs for disability support services. In-Home Supports are developmental disability services offered in private residences based on a person-centered approach built around individual needs as it relates to disability services and support.
Support Services for Children are designed with the whole child in mind to facilitate disability services and support. Our Heart Work provides a healthy, safe, creative and inviting home environment where children live full lives and thrive.
This unique dual-role position combines behavior services and employment support, providing an opportunity to develop specialized skills while making a direct impact in the lives of the people we support.
As an Associate Behavior Specialist, you will work alongside ALSO's Behavior Services team to support the implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), provide coaching and training to teams, and become a certified OIS Instructor.
As an Employment Professional, you will support individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment and community goals through job coaching, skill development, workplace advocacy, and person-centered support.
This role is designed as a developmental opportunity for professionals interested in behavior services. As organizational needs grow and required certifications are obtained, there may be opportunities to transition into a full-time Behavior Specialist position.
Key Responsibilities
Associate Behavior Specialist Duties
- Become a certified Behavior Professional and OIS Instructor, delivering trainings to support team skill development and safety.
- Provide ongoing coaching and training to teams supporting individuals with Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).
- Support the development, review, and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), PBSPs, and ISP-related services.
- Lead and facilitate OIS classes in residential, supported living, employment, and community settings.
- Review and ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance of service documentation.
- Support and oversee physical skills practice to ensure safe and effective implementation.
- Collaborate with team members, families, and community partners to support person-centered outcomes.
- Model ethical decision-making, professional boundaries, and adherence to organizational values and standards.
- Attend meetings with outside providers and agencies as needed.
Employment Professional Duties
- Provide direct support to individuals receiving employment and community-based services.
- Deliver job coaching, workplace training, and skill development support.
- Assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment.
- Advocate for individuals in workplace and community settings.
- Support the development of independence, self-determination, and community inclusion.
- Collaborate with employers, families, and support teams to promote successful employment outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely service documentation.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting Pay
Employment Professional base rate starts at $19.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, and Veteran status.
Associate Behavior Specialist rate is $27.00 per hour.
Work will initially be split between:
- 24 hours per week as an Employment Professional
- 16 hours per week as an Associate Behavior Specialist
Following completion of required OIS training and certification requirements, Associate Behavior Specialist hours may increase to 24 hours per week, with Employment Professional hours reduced to 16 hours per week.
This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Future Growth
This position offers a pathway into Behavior Services. As ALSO continues to expand positive behavior support services and organizational needs evolve, qualified employees who obtain required certifications and demonstrate success in the role may have opportunities to transition into a full-time Behavior Specialist position.
Benefits
- Paid training and professional development opportunities.
- 10 paid holidays, including a "YAY Day" for your birthday.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Vacation and sick time accruals.
- Referral bonus program of up to $500 per referral.
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with employer matching.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to counseling, legal, financial, and wellness resources.
- Parental Leave.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee Recognition Program.
- Career Development Opportunities.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a social services-related field required.
- Ability to become OIS Instructor certified and maintain certification throughout employment.
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to be insured under company policy.
- Ability to travel throughout the Portland Metro service area and occasionally to other Oregon service areas.
- Experience supporting individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
- Experience with supportive or assistive technology preferred.
- Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background check prior to employment and every two years thereafter.
Why Join ALSO?
At ALSO, we do work of the heart. This meaningful work brings out the bold, the compassionate, and the passionate. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling lives, achieve their goals, and become integral members of their communities.
Join us in making a real difference. Make Heart Work Your Work.
Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
About Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity Inc.
ALSO is one of Oregon’s nonprofit disability support services providers in 11 counties across Oregon. Founded in 1997, we are committed to full community inclusion and independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We provide phenomenal person-centered services for individuals and families in their homes, workplaces and communities.
Mission
To promote the full inclusion of people experiencing disabilities in the life of their community.
Vision
ALSO envisions a future in which all people, including those living with developmental and other disabilities are fully included, participating members of their communities. We see equitable access to supports and services that reflect the preferences and values of diverse communities and that lead to self-determination, independence, productivity and a healthy and satisfying quality of life.
Values
The values that guide ALSO's mission to support individualized and personalized support for those choosing ALSO services and for team members:
Trust — We are transparent, direct and honest, fostering a safe and kind environment.
Teamwork — We work in unison to support one another to unleash the power and potential of everyone.
Innovation — We put imagination, creativity and passion to work, embracing novel ways of doing and thinking.
Dignity — We defend each person’s worthiness and ability to direct their own thoughts, feelings and actions.
Respect — We demonstrate admiration and positive regard for everyone.
Accountability — We own our actions and deliver results in the continuous pursuit of excellence.
Humility — We acknowledge that we are part of something larger than ourselves, learning from one another and growing together with gratitude.
Services
Employment Services at ALSO are focused on creating a customized approach to provide meaningful supported employment services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities seeking jobs.
Residential Services utilizes person-centered services - community living support that focus on developmental disabilities residential services. ALSO ensures the people we support live their lives as fully as possible as part of our Residential Services. We foster community living and support services that promote independence.
Supported Living Services assist with independence based on a variety of services customized to individual needs for disability support services. In-Home Supports are developmental disability services offered in private residences based on a person-centered approach built around individual needs as it relates to disability services and support.
Support Services for Children are designed with the whole child in mind to facilitate disability services and support. Our Heart Work provides a healthy, safe, creative and inviting home environment where children live full lives and thrive.
This unique dual-role position combines behavior services and employment support, providing an opportunity to develop specialized skills while making a direct impact in the lives of the people we support.
As an Associate Behavior Specialist, you will work alongside ALSO's Behavior Services team to support the implementation of Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), assist with Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), provide coaching and training to teams, and become a certified OIS Instructor.
As an Employment Professional, you will support individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment and community goals through job coaching, skill development, workplace advocacy, and person-centered support.
This role is designed as a developmental opportunity for professionals interested in behavior services. As organizational needs grow and required certifications are obtained, there may be opportunities to transition into a full-time Behavior Specialist position.
Key Responsibilities
Associate Behavior Specialist Duties
- Become a certified Behavior Professional and OIS Instructor, delivering trainings to support team skill development and safety.
- Provide ongoing coaching and training to teams supporting individuals with Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs).
- Support the development, review, and implementation of Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs), PBSPs, and ISP-related services.
- Lead and facilitate OIS classes in residential, supported living, employment, and community settings.
- Review and ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance of service documentation.
- Support and oversee physical skills practice to ensure safe and effective implementation.
- Collaborate with team members, families, and community partners to support person-centered outcomes.
- Model ethical decision-making, professional boundaries, and adherence to organizational values and standards.
- Attend meetings with outside providers and agencies as needed.
Employment Professional Duties
- Provide direct support to individuals receiving employment and community-based services.
- Deliver job coaching, workplace training, and skill development support.
- Assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment.
- Advocate for individuals in workplace and community settings.
- Support the development of independence, self-determination, and community inclusion.
- Collaborate with employers, families, and support teams to promote successful employment outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and timely service documentation.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting Pay
Employment Professional base rate starts at $19.00–$20.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, and Veteran status.
Associate Behavior Specialist rate is $27.00 per hour.
Work will initially be split between:
- 24 hours per week as an Employment Professional
- 16 hours per week as an Associate Behavior Specialist
Following completion of required OIS training and certification requirements, Associate Behavior Specialist hours may increase to 24 hours per week, with Employment Professional hours reduced to 16 hours per week.
This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime.
Future Growth
This position offers a pathway into Behavior Services. As ALSO continues to expand positive behavior support services and organizational needs evolve, qualified employees who obtain required certifications and demonstrate success in the role may have opportunities to transition into a full-time Behavior Specialist position.
Benefits
- Paid training and professional development opportunities.
- 10 paid holidays, including a "YAY Day" for your birthday.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
- Vacation and sick time accruals.
- Referral bonus program of up to $500 per referral.
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with employer matching.
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to counseling, legal, financial, and wellness resources.
- Parental Leave.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee Recognition Program.
- Career Development Opportunities.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a social services-related field required.
- Ability to become OIS Instructor certified and maintain certification throughout employment.
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and ability to be insured under company policy.
- Ability to travel throughout the Portland Metro service area and occasionally to other Oregon service areas.
- Experience supporting individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
- Experience with supportive or assistive technology preferred.
- Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive background check prior to employment and every two years thereafter.
Why Join ALSO?
At ALSO, we do work of the heart. This meaningful work brings out the bold, the compassionate, and the passionate. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling lives, achieve their goals, and become integral members of their communities.
Join us in making a real difference. Make Heart Work Your Work.
Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Employment Specialist
Align your degree to the role description
E-3 visa eligibility requires your bachelor's degree field to match the Employment Specialist role. A degree in human services, counseling, psychology, or social work maps cleanly. A business or unrelated degree needs a clear connection to the job duties to hold up at the consulate.
Target employers with DOL filing history
Workforce development agencies, state vocational rehabilitation offices, and large nonprofits running employment programs file Labor Condition Applications regularly. Prioritizing organizations already familiar with DOL LCA requirements reduces the back-and-forth of explaining the E-3 process from scratch.
Address nonprofit sponsorship reluctance directly
Many nonprofits assume sponsorship requires immigration lawyers and large legal budgets. The E-3 LCA is employer-filed through the DOL's FLAG portal at no government fee, and the consular path keeps your paperwork off USCIS entirely, which simplifies the process for cost-conscious organizations.
Clarify E-3 advantages over H-1B for hiring managers
Employment Specialist hiring managers in government-funded programs often default to assuming H-1B is the only work visa path. The E-3 has no lottery, no cap, and no USCIS petition requirement for consular processing, making it faster and more predictable for roles that need to be filled quickly.
Get your LCA certified before negotiating start dates
DOL certifies most LCAs within seven business days, but your consulate appointment availability adds to the timeline. Factor three to six weeks from offer to visa stamp when agreeing on a start date so your employer isn't left with an unfilled position while waiting on scheduling.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Employment Specialist roles at nonprofits and government contractors often lack in-house immigration support. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA, DS-160, consulate prep, and supporting documents so your employer doesn't need to manage the paperwork independently.
E-3 Visa Employment Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Employment Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find Employment Specialist roles at employers with E-3 visa sponsorship history. Many workforce development agencies, vocational rehabilitation providers, and human services nonprofits sponsor the E-3 but don't advertise it in job postings. Filtering specifically for E-3-friendly employers saves you from applying to organizations that won't engage with the process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Employment Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a specific bachelor's degree in a related field such as human services, counseling, psychology, rehabilitation science, or social work. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted regardless of field are harder to qualify. The job description should state that a degree in a particular discipline is required, not just preferred.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Employment Specialist roles?
The E-3 has no annual cap and no lottery, so you don't need to wait for a random selection event to start working. For Employment Specialist roles, which often have urgent community or program needs, the E-3's faster consular pathway and indefinite renewability make it the more practical option for Australian professionals. H-1B registration opens once a year and selection is not guaranteed.
Can I transfer my E-3 status if I change Employment Specialist employers?
Yes, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL before you can begin working for them. The E-3 is employer-specific, so you can't carry it across organizations. You'll need to either apply for a new visa stamp at an Australian consulate or, if you're already in the U.S., have your new employer file an I-129 petition with USCIS to change status.