PACIFIC OPPORTUNITIES


An Oregon Based Vocational Rehabilitation Service

Our mission is to help individuals overcome barriers to employment, ultimately leading to long-term employment that meets our client’s needs. 

Pacific Opportunities is based in the Portland Metro area. We work directly with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) offices in Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties. We also work with individuals who have access to long-term support services. Typically, those clients are referred to Pacific Opportunities through their county’s Service Coordinator or an individual's Support Service Brokerage. 

We are not:

  • A staffing agency that works directly with an employer to fill open positions

  • For hire directly by an individual that is actively seeking a job. Our services are through contracts with the State of Oregon and its county administrators. 

Our Services

Supported Employment and Job Coaching Disabilities

Career Exploration 

Many of our clients are starting their search for employment without direction. In order to help blaze a trail for our client’s vocational goals, we often start with Career Exploration. This service allows us to work one-on-one with our clients to help explore possible opportunities for them to pursue once they actively enter the job hunt.

Supported employment. A job coach and their client. Teamwork between a job coach in supported employment.

Supported Employment

We place a strong emphasis on community integration and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Our organization boasts a staff that has a diverse range of experience and exposure. We work with many employers across most industries throughout the Portland Area. Our Supported Employment program is designed to help everyone from start to retirement.

Supported Employment - Experiences in Discovery. Job Coaching

Discovery 

Discovery is designed for our clients who experience significant barriers to employment. This service covers a 90-day, four phase vocational rehabilitation (VR) process that help prepare our clients for the VR process at completion. Our experienced job coaches work one-on-one with our clients and help develop a profile that will carry with them throughout their VR process.

What They are Saying...

  • “Pacific Opportunities has been a pleasure to have in our store. It is nice to see the compassion they show in assessing the clients and the particular skills they may need to find steady employment. Most of the clients that have come through our store have been a pleasure to be around. Our staff have grown fond of having them here and enjoy the opportunity to teach and give back to the community while at work. I feel that Pacific Opportunities has helped me become a better manager through my interaction with such a diverse range of personalities and skill sets. I have even made a couple of new friends along the way.”

    Bawb Hale, Service Manager, New Seasons Market – Arbor Lodge

  • “Pacific Opportunities has changed my life. Rachael and her crew helped me get a job that I love. This job has increased my self-esteem and motivates me to be a better person and a better mother. I used to be shy and quiet. This job has given me self confidence and now I have great customer service skills. Thank you, Pacific Opportunities.”

    Leslie G., Crew Member, Trader Joe’s