Personal Agent

MENTOR Oregon is looking for a full-time Personal Agent in Eugene, OR. The job of the Personal Agent is to assist adults with developmental disabilities living in the community to identify support needs and develop, implement, and track an annual Individualized Support Plan (ISP). In addition, Personal Agents provide person-centered case management and resource referral to customers as required by each customer’s needs and preferences.

Minimum Requirements:

• An undergraduate degree in a human services field and at least one year of experience in the area of developmental disabilities; OR
• Five years of equivalent training and work experience related to developmental disabilities; AND
• Knowledge of the public service system for developmental disability services in Oregon

Preferred Characteristics:

• At least one year case management or program management experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience in mediation or conflict resolution
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office computer programs
• Proficiency in basic math skills, and the ability to apply them to budgetary and other planning functions

Conditions of Employment:

• Employee must pass a criminal background check
• Personal Agent must have access to a working vehicle, and the ability to safely and efficiently meet customers in their homes and other community settings throughout Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington Counties

Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality, community-based services in more than 30 states to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses, and to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges as well as their families.

EOE/AAE