Current Openings:
Inclusion Specialists (1)
Executive Director
Community Inclusion Specialist (full-time & PART-TIME POSITIONS)
On-the-Move Community Integration is seeking individuals united and driven by our core values of social justice, diversity, inclusion, empowerment, personal health, environmental sustainability, and fun to be a Community Inclusion Specialist on our team. We envision a society that is prepared to include everyone. Communities are at their best when the integration and inclusion of individuals with varying abilities occur.
Background:
Our work is centered around adults who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities. On-the-Move supports program participants in accessing the community through meaningful and engaging activities. The individuals we support drive the decisions and direction of each and every day.
Job Summary:
The Inclusion Specialist supports a small group of 2-3 participants at a time while navigating the community and engaging in participant-preferred activities. Activities can range from exploring a new park, visiting a local museum, to volunteering at a local food bank. The activities and route are planned by participants with assistance from an Inclusion Specialist. This job requires the stamina to provide adequate physical, social, and emotional assistance and direct personal care (i.e. personal hygiene, eating, etc.). Notes are taken at the end of the day to track the progress and successes of participants.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Passing a DHS-BCU criminal background check within 90 days of hire.
Completing First Aid/CPR certification within three weeks of hire.
Also required for employment: excellent safety decision-making and judgement, maintaining minimum competency requirements outlined during orientation, and complying with mandatory abuse reporting.
Driving is not required for this job, because we take public transportation and/or walk to our destinations (Staff are provided with bus fare when working).
Pay:
$20.00/hr. upon completion of OTM training and successful criminal background check.
$19.00/hr. during training, typically lasts 6-8 weeks.
Benefits:
Generous benefits available to all full-time team members (32.5/hrs per week) include:
Medical, dental and vision insurance (OTM covers $360 of KP insurance plan, full-time only);
Paid vacation and Sick time
Paid holidays (New Years, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Juneteenth Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve/Day, End of Year Holiday break).
TriMet Bus Pass ($28/month).
$60/year towards chosen membership/subscription fee.
Schedule:
Full time and part time positions are available. The program schedule is generally 32 – 34 hours per week, with shifts of 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Your typical schedule will be from 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM. During the training period, you will be required to arrive by 8:30 AM to review participant support documents and may need to stay as late as 3:45 PM for daily debriefings.
To Apply:
Email your letter of interest and resume to hire@onthemovepdx.org with the subject line: Inclusion Specialist [last name].
Thank you for your time!
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Executive Director
Reports to: Board of Directors
Status: Full-time, exempt
Location: 4187 SE Division Street, Portland, OR
Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, paid vacation, sick time, 9 holidays off, and extended year-end closure (usually one week)
Position Summary:
OTM seeks an energetic, innovative, and professionally-minded Executive Director to lead this small but mighty organization. The leader will manage comprehensive operations, secure financial resources, expand partnerships, and lead a passionate and skilled team. As the organization's key management leader, the Executive Director develops, implements, and manages efforts to bring OTM’s mission to life through external outreach and internal operations. With the aid of of a Program Manager, this position shapes the future of OTM with visionary thinking, skilled management, sound fiscal oversight, and a passion for social inclusion.
Responsibilities:
Mission and Strategy
Work with the board to develop a strategic plan that embodies OTM’s mission and vision and lead efforts to execute that plan.
Promote collaboration around maintaining an equity lens into the organization’s strategic plan, policy, and priority-setting process, and lead implementation.
Maintain an advocacy-driven knowledge of significant developments and trends in the disability services field and nonprofit management to inform strategy.
Operations and Management
Create a culture of excellence, development, and accountability, fostering a joyful workplace that attracts and retains top-quality staff and volunteers.
Oversee processes to recruit, hire, manage, and release all personnel, both paid and volunteer.
Establish and maintain an effective leadership team by delegating authority and responsibility, providing learning opportunities, and planning for succession.
Manage ongoing improvement and positive atmosphere of current programs and services, and grow programs consistent with OTM’s strategic plan and budget.
Evaluate results, impact, and cost effectiveness of OTM’s programs through measurement systems and reporting in partnership with the leadership team.
Financial and Accountability Systems
Manage finances with a bookkeeping service, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Ensure that sound financial and human resources policies are developed and followed in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and that official records and documents are properly prepared and retained.
Lead and maintain accountability for the budget planning and forecasting process and ensure the organization operates within the approved budget.
Ensure that financial reports are timely, accurate, and in legal compliance.
Develop and monitor financial practices and controls in accordance with GAAP and donor specifications.
Board Relations
Manage an effective working partnership with the Board of Directors by keeping them fully informed of the organization’s health and positioning, and promoting active participation of all members.
Assist in recruiting and training new Board members.
Fundraising
Secure charitable gifts and grants on an annual basis (2025 goal is $117,000).
Partner with the board to establish and develop sustainable development strategies sufficient to fund the operating budget.
Create and lead the execution of a fundraising plan that diversifies funding streams and best supports the mission and goals of the organization.
As the chief fundraiser for OTM, actively lead donor cultivation and solicitation.
External Relations and Partnerships
Act as primary spokesperson for the organization.
Promote, market, and represent the mission, vision, plan, and programs of OTM to all constituencies through face-to-face and social channels.
Build and maintain productive relationships with funders, nonprofits, government agencies, community partners, program participants, and their families to advance the strategic goals and mission of OTM.
Actively challenge policies that perpetuate systems of oppression and inequities in the disability and social service system.
Participate in state-level coalitions that advocate for I/DD support services (i.e. DD Coalition).
Skills and Experience:
A Successful Candidate Will Bring
Minimum of five years full-time experience working with underserved populations (preferably in a non-profit as an executive director, asst. executive director, development director, or program/leadership manager).
Two years in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities and one year providing supervision.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate staff members and volunteers.
Knowledge of best practices and experience with non-profit fundraising and financial management.
Strong interpersonal skills and a transparent, collaborative, and inclusive leadership style.
Clear and engaging verbal and written communication skills.
Passion for OTM’s mission.
Humility and a sense of humor.
Must pass a criminal background check, maintain QED, and Mandatory Abuse Reporter Status, and be CPR/First Aid certified.
Compensation:
This is a salaried position located in Portland, OR. The salary range for this position is: $85,000- $90,000 annually, including fundamental benefits.
Application Information:
Nonprofit Professionals Now (NPN) is excited to be working with OTM on filling this key position. All applications will be thoroughly reviewed. Applications need to include: a cover letter and a resume.
Link to apply: Nonprofit Professionals Now
Application deadline: Monday, August 4th.