Career Seekers
Community Employment
We believe all individuals should be able to work in our community, develop valuable career skills, and gain confidence in their abilities.
We specialize in tailoring part-time positions ranging from 2–25 hours per week. We partner with a wide range of businesses and organizations across Josephine County to help create a more equitable and inclusive workforce in the Rogue Valley.
If you or someone you care about is interested in employment, please reach out to us at Southern Oregon Aspire to learn more about programs, services, and eligibility. You can also speak directly with your case manager.
Community Employment
Discovery Process
Discovery is a person-centered process that supports a career seeker in finding a role that matches a person’s interests and skills.
The process is made up of 4-6 assessment sites per person. These sites are chosen based on the individual’s interests and skill sets to create a customized Discovery Profile for every individual to further their career goals.
Employment Path Services
Employment Path Services help individuals develop general employment skills through time-limited work experiences in the community. By identifying employment goals through hands-on, person-centered experiences, individuals will gain the confidence and skills necessary to gain an employment opportunity that fits their needs.
Job Development
A Job Developer works with you and employers in our local community to identify or create positions within a workplace. They support you through the process with job applications and interview prep.
Job Coaching
Job Coaches directly support you (the career seeker) who may be starting a new job or learning new tasks at an existing job. Coaches help with transitioning to integrated employment and adjusting to daily routines at the workplace, as well as ongoing support and advancement of career goals.
Small Group Employment
Small Group Employment allows individuals to learn job-specific and transferable skills, build their resumes, and gain experience in businesses operated by Southern Oregon Aspire, helping them succeed in other work environments.
Janitorial Services
Our janitorial team operates at full scale, with both day and evening crews. They are responsible for cleaning multiple buildings throughout the Grants Pass area. Each crew is led by a job coach who provides training, support, and supervision to ensure individuals of all ability levels can succeed in their work.
Landscape Maintenance Crew
Our landscape crews can be seen all around town providing services to businesses and residential customers. In this business supported employees not only learn the skills to further their career goals but also learn to use and maintain the specialized equipment necessary to work in this field.
Joining Southern Oregon Aspire’s Services
Contact Your Case Manager
Speak with your Case Manager about sending Southern Oregon Aspire a referral for services.
If you do not have a case manager, please contact a case management agency to have one assigned and to talk to you about your options.
Referral is Received
Once Southern Oregon Aspire receives a referral, we will work closely with you and your Case Manager about our services for your needs.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact our Employment Development team
