Employment Specialist (Oak Ridge, TN) Emory Valley Center (Part-Time)

Employment Specialist

• Pay: $15.25 – $18 per hour (depending on shift and experience)
• Shifts: Typically Monday - Friday (Weekends when needed)
• Benefits: Vision, Dental, Medical, Paid Time Off (PTO), Retirement Plan, and more!

The Emory Valley Center

We at the Emory Valley Center are a compassionate, community-rooted nonprofit located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. We have been transforming lives for over 70 years by empowering individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Serving 16 East Tennessee counties, the EVC offers a wide range of person-centered services including supported living, residential habilitation, vocational training, and supported employment. With a mission to promote independence, dignity, and respect, the organization also provides therapies, case management, and in-home support. If you’re seeking a meaningful career where your work directly impacts lives and fosters inclusion, join the dedicated team at Emory Valley Center—where your passion and purpose can truly make a difference every single day.

Employment Specialist Responsibilities:

As an Employment Specialist, you’ll support individuals as they explore their communities, build life skills, and succeed in their jobs. You’ll work one-on-one and in small groups to help them live more independently, engage with others, and meet their personal and career goals.

• Engage with each person we support using the Person Centered Support Plan (PCSP).
• Assist in maximizing participation in community relationships and activities.
• Support daily living skills: hygiene, food prep, money management, etc.
• Promote community relationships and independence with neighborhood mapping.
• Help take informed risks to improve life quality safely.
• Administer medications and document as per required guidelines.
• Perform other duties assigned by leadership as needed.

• Patient, dependable, and encouraging
• A strong communicator who can motivate and advocate for individuals
• Comfortable working independently and managing a flexible schedule
• High school diploma or GED required (we’ll provide all other training)
• Valid Driving License

• Retirement Plan 403(b)

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program

If you're interested in applying for the Employment Specialist role or learning more about Emory Valley Center, please apply via the provided links or contact Connor Mitchell at [email protected]

Emory Valley is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Center to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.