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Supported Employment Services in Southern Oregon

ALSO helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find real, community-based jobs across the Rogue Valley, Klamath Basin, and the broader Southern Oregon region.

Southern Oregon Supported Employment Services

Southern Oregon stretches from the Rogue Valley to the Klamath Basin, encompassing a diverse mix of urban centers, small towns, and rural communities. ALSO has built employment partnerships across this entire region, working with businesses in Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Klamath Falls, and the communities in between.

We provide individualized supported employment services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties. Our job coaches and employment specialists understand the regional economy and the employers who call it home. We match the people we support with jobs that genuinely fit, and we stay with them through every stage of the process.

For employers, every service ALSO provides comes at no cost.

For Job Seekers in Southern Oregon

If you are an adult with I/DD living in the Rogue Valley, the Klamath Basin, or anywhere in Southern Oregon and you want to work, our ALSO team can help. We start with a conversation, not an application. We want to know your goals, your strengths, and what kind of work feels meaningful to you. From there, our team does the work of finding the right match.

No prior work experience is needed. Whether you are looking for your first job or getting back into the workforce, we are built for every experience level.

Services for job seekers include:

  • Person-centered career exploration and goal setting
  • Job matching based on your skills, interests, and schedule
  • Application and interview preparation
  • Vocational training and job readiness support
  • On-the-job coaching from your first day
  • Benefits counseling so you understand how work affects your state and federal benefits
  • Long-term follow-up and support

For Employers in Southern Oregon

Southern Oregon businesses that partner with ALSO gain access to motivated, reliable employees and a dedicated job coaching team that supports the entire onboarding process. We match candidates to your role and culture, and we handle the coordination so you do not have to.

There is no cost to employers. All services are funded through ALSO and state programs.

Employer benefits include:

  • Pre-screened candidates matched to your specific hiring needs
  • On-site job coaching during onboarding and initial training
  • Regular communication and follow-up from ALSO staff
  • A more inclusive, diverse team that many of our partners say strengthens workplace

"I would recommend any business to hire ALSO. It is an unbelievable benefit to my company and to yours."

Mike Rowan Deschutes Brewery

Our Southern Oregon Employer Partners

We are proud to work with a wide range of businesses across Jackson, Josephine, and Klamath counties. Current employer partners include:

Josephine & Jackson Counties

Goodwill – Medford Mountain Mikes Pizza – Medford
Towne Park – Ashland Southern Oregon University
McDonald's – Medford & Central Point Safeway – Medford & Grants Pass
Food 4 Less – Medford MOD Pizza – Medford
YMCA – Medford United Martial Arts Studio
Albertsons – Medford, Ashland Pilot – Central Point
Dash Delivery – Central Point Asante – Grants Pass
House of Paws – Medford Punky's Diner – Medford
Hot Topic – Medford Kids Land – Medford
Southern Oregon University – Ashland The Inn at the Grove – Medford
Taco Bell – Grants Pass

Klamath County

Mountain Valley Gardens TJ Maxx
First Presbyterian Church Klamath Community College
Mountain Mikes Pizza Taco Bell

How to Get Started in Southern Oregon

  1. Contact your county Developmental Disabilities office (Jackson, Josephine, or Klamath County) or Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation to begin the eligibility and referral process.
  2. Once referred, ALSO's Southern Oregon employment team reaches out to learn about your goals, interests, and availability.
  3. We identify employer matches and begin preparing you for the application and interview process.
  4. Job coaching begins from day one, with ALSO staff on-site to support your transition into the role.
  5. Ongoing follow-up continues as long as needed to ensure lasting success.

Southern Oregon Employment FAQs

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Is there a cost to job seekers or their families?

Do you serve both the Rogue Valley and the Klamath Basin?

What about smaller communities like Ashland, Eagle Point, or Grants Pass?

Can I keep my SSI or other benefits if I start working?

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Contact Our Southern Oregon Employment Team

Medford Office

location Address
843 E. Main St., Ste 105A, Medford, OR 97504

Klamath Falls Office

location Address
1038 Main St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Phone:
(503) 489-6565
Email:
info@alsoweb.org
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