Community Engagement Specialist

Full-Time | Portland Metro | Community Outreach + Partnership Development | Pay: $27/hour + Mileage Reimbursement You’ll represent Empowered Services throughout the Portland Metro community, build meaningful partnerships, connect families and providers with our Care Team, and help turn community relationships into lasting opportunities for the people we support. Now Hiring Who We Are Empowered Services provides person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our work is built around strong relationships, reliable communication, and helping people receive quality support in their homes and communities. We are looking for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building relationships, and creating opportunities that strengthen the communities surrounding the individuals we serve.

About the Role

We’re hiring a Community Engagement Specialist to serve as an active, visible presence for Empowered Services throughout the Portland Metro region. This is a field-based, relationship-driven role focused on community outreach, partnership development, events, referrals, and connecting community opportunities back to our Care Team. You’ll attend resource fairs, partner meetings, county events, hiring events, and community gatherings; build relationships with organizations connected to the IDD community; and help generate useful resources, referrals, prospective customers, and DSP or provider connections. You’ll work closely with the Regional Care Manager and Care Managers to understand where outreach is needed most and focus your efforts where they can make the greatest impact. This is not a supervisory role and does not carry a customer caseload. Compensation, Schedule & Benefits - Hourly Rate: $27/hour - Mileage: Reimbursement for qualifying business travel - Schedule: Full-time, primarily weekday business hours with regular evening and weekend event coverage - Travel: Regular travel throughout the Portland Metro area and surrounding counties - Full-time employees working 30+ hours per week may be eligible for: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) with employer match ( 3% match ) - Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefit eligibility is subject to Empowered Services plan requirements. What You’ll Do Build Community Partnerships - Develop relationships with county programs, brokerages, schools, transition programs, healthcare providers, employment and day-support providers, nonprofits, cultural organizations, housing partners, local businesses, and other community resources. - Maintain active partner relationships through consistent communication and follow-up. - Identify resources, programs, and opportunities that may benefit customers, families, or the Care Team. - Bring relevant community connections back to Care Managers for practical use. Lead Events and Community Outreach - Represent Empowered Services at resource fairs, community events, partner meetings, county gatherings, and hiring events. - Maintain the regional event calendar and identify new outreach opportunities. - Coordinate event registration, materials, setup, staffing, breakdown, and follow-up