Make a Difference In The Lives of Others

Build an empowered career with Trellis — where passion, creativity, and determination intersect and thrive.

Create Purpose In Your Life

With Trellis, you’ll not only be making a difference in the lives of others, but also creating a powerful and positive impact in your own life.


Where Might You Fit In?

When you work with Trellis, you’ll grow right along with us. We’ll be your supportive and helpful colleagues, assisting you each day as you work with community members who experience a disability.

Joining Trellis means helping individuals expand their social horizons or find work that suits their skills. Either way, you will be a catalyst to accelerate their ability to realize individual goals.

We're always looking for the right candidate.

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Community Department

Serving the Portland Metro and Salem, OR Communities

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“Trellis is an incredibly supportive test and collaborative environment where I always feel like my voice is heard and I am so happy to be here.”
~ Sarah

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

AKA Empowerment Enthusiast – energizes and motivates people to flourish.

As a DSP you will help adults living with developmental disabilities to live independently in their homes and to become integrated into their community by teaching, modeling, and encouraging skills and behaviors.

This position explores the community and finds fun, inexpensive activities in which our clients can participate. DSPs help each client work toward their contract goals by providing a safe and supportive environment.

Employment Department

Serving Portland Metro Communities | Coming to Salem, OR 2024

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Job Coach

AKA Professional Propeller – inspires employees to soar to new heights.

As a job coach, your primary responsibility is to help clients integrate into their job successfully. This involves supporting them in developing the skills and knowledge needed to perform their job duties effectively, while also helping them build relationships within the workplace.

Your work is essential in ensuring that clients experience success in all areas of their performance, with the ultimate goal of becoming as independent as possible. You will work closely with clients to identify their strengths and weaknesses, set goals, and create action plans that will help them achieve their objectives at work.

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Employment Specialists

AKA Workforce Wizard – works magic to cultivate the right job.

As an employment specialist, your primary responsibility is to provide comprehensive employment case management services to help clients find rewarding employment opportunities. You will use your analytical and problem-solving skills to assess each individual’s abilities and interests to find the best job match.

Your work will involve supporting clients in their job search and application processes, including creating resumes, cover letters, and preparing for interviews. You will also develop and secure job opportunities in the community through your relationships with local employers.

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“Trellis is an incredibly supportive test and collaborative environment where I always feel like my voice is heard and I am so happy to be here.”
~ Sarah

What You’ll Get

When you work for Trellis, you end the day knowing you did something good in your community. You made a difference in someone’s life, in the community, and in the world.

But we also offer benefits!

  • Competitive pay
  • Bonus structure for employment specialists
  • Premium pay for job coaches for evening and weekend hours
  • Up to 40 hours of Oregon Sick Leave that is used as PTO
  • 401(k) with a match
  • Health insurance
  • Vacation time
  • Profit-sharing
  • Flexible schedules

If this sounds like it might be a good fit, please reach out to Trellis, Inc. today!

We look forward to speaking with you.

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Discover how a position at Trellis can align with your core values, talents, and skills to unlock your full potential and achieve personal satisfaction. Join us now and experience the rewarding difference of a career that truly matters.

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