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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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Which companies sponsor visas for professional engineers in Oregon?
Intel is one of Oregon's largest sponsors of professional engineers, particularly in semiconductor and electrical disciplines at its Hillsboro campuses. Civil and environmental engineering firms including AECOM, Jacobs, and HDR also have active Oregon offices and documented H-1B sponsorship histories. Smaller firms in structural and geotechnical engineering do sponsor occasionally, though large employers with established HR infrastructure are far more consistent sponsors.
Which visa types are most common for professional engineer roles in Oregon?
The H-1B is the most common visa for professional engineers in Oregon, as PE roles typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering. Canadian and Mexican citizens working as licensed engineers may qualify for the TN visa under the USMCA, which has no annual cap. Australians with engineering qualifications may be eligible for the E-3 visa. Each category has distinct employer filing requirements.
Which cities in Oregon have the most professional engineer sponsorship jobs?
Portland is Oregon's primary hub for professional engineering employment, with strong concentrations in civil, structural, and environmental engineering tied to ongoing infrastructure and transit projects. Hillsboro is a secondary center driven almost entirely by Intel's semiconductor operations, which employ large numbers of electrical and process engineers. Corvallis and Eugene see some activity connected to Oregon State University and the University of Oregon research ecosystems.
How to find professional engineer visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate filters professional engineer jobs in Oregon specifically by visa sponsorship availability, saving you from sifting through listings that don't apply to international candidates. You can browse roles by engineering discipline and city, and the platform surfaces employers with documented sponsorship histories. For PE roles, it's worth confirming whether a position requires an active Oregon PE license, as that affects your timeline for becoming fully billable after hire.
Are there state-specific considerations for international professional engineers pursuing jobs in Oregon?
Oregon requires licensure through the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying to use the PE title professionally. International candidates often work as engineers-in-training (EIT) while accumulating the required experience hours under a licensed PE before sitting the PE exam. Employers sponsoring international hires for PE-track roles are generally aware of this pathway, but it's worth clarifying during hiring whether the position requires an active license from day one.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored professional engineer jobs in Oregon?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.