Opening the Doors

Dannon G. Herolaga, Polk/Marion County Employment Consultant

Recently, Dannon G. Herolaga, one of MV Advancements’ rising Employment Consultants, was checking in with Amanda McDonald, an individual he supports who works part-time in Dallas, OR. They met at a Starbucks and chatted, caught up, had a coffee and a bagel, then got up to leave. As the two walked out the door, a man hurried to catch their attention.

His name was Mike, and he had overheard Dannon during the meeting and was impressed by the difference he was making for Amanda. Mike was beyond inspired by what he saw and […]

Opening the Doors2023-09-26T13:23:31-07:00

Filling The Gap: How Project SEARCH will change how we pursue employment opportunities

Kelli Kobbs job coaching Chad at Willamette Valley Medical Center.

Food, filth, or flowers.

It’s a saying within the industry of supporting individuals who experience a disability. It refers to the notion that someone who experiences a disability can only get a job in one of those three industries.They either serve food, clean up filth, do yard work, or often, nothing at all.

This perception is something that we struggle with every day. Every time we walk into a business, submit a job application, or cold call an employer, we do so with this preconceived […]

Filling The Gap: How Project SEARCH will change how we pursue employment opportunities2023-08-11T11:27:53-07:00

Employee Spotlight:

 Sam Peterson

(Employment Manager)

At MV Advancements we have five core values that help to promote independence, inclusion, and self-respect. They are “We are people people, Let’s try this, Be your best, We got this, and Pivot”. Sam Peterson, Employment Manager for Yamhill County has embodied these five core values throughout her years at MVA and is a wonderful role model to her fellow co-workers. Sam’s love of helping others started at a very young age when she was in elementary school and was in speech therapy for her own speech impediment. Sam stated […]

Employee Spotlight:2023-05-11T23:59:55-07:00

MV Advancements Pauses to Celebrate Employment Team

– Written by Corey Jeppeson, ORA

Walking into MV Advancements’ office on a gray Monday, one can sense the excitement. There’s a palpable energy as you walk in the door. People chat loudly; not quite shouting, but at a volume and pitch required to be heard above the buzz.

It’s a party atmosphere, and why not? With seven October placements in the midst of a department reorganization, MV Advancements’ Employment Team is hitting on all cylinders. It was time to fuel up. ORA invited itself that afternoon to share in the team’s reflection on its success – and in a little cake.

What […]

MV Advancements Pauses to Celebrate Employment Team2018-11-28T13:56:00-08:00

Jonathon Bloomer, A Team Player!

October’s Employee of the Month

Jonathon Bloomer from the Wood Products Division. Since his first day, Jonathan has taken his training instructions and safety from supervisors to heart. When redirected on production issues, he does everything in his power to follow the standards of the company and make sure his quality meets these standards. Jonathan is willing to try new jobs and is a great team player.

Jonathon Bloomer, A Team Player!2018-02-21T11:40:39-08:00

Employment First and You

Reprinted from the Winter 2014 newsletter

By this time, you many have heard the team “Employment First” and wonder what it means for you.

The State of Oregon adopted the Employment First policy in 2008 and providers throughout the state have been on a mission to build capacity to support community employment. Mid-Valley Rehabilitation (now MV Advancements) has adopted the Employment First philosophy and presumption that individuals experiencing I/DD can work in jobs fully integrated in the community. According to Employment First, “Integrated employment includes typical workplace settings where there are regular opportunities for meaningful interaction with co-workers without disabilities and/or customers […]

Employment First and You2017-05-26T23:16:36-07:00

MV Advancements Welcomes New Employment Specialists

Reprinted from the Winter 2014 newsletter

Meet Raechel, Mike, Stephen, Andrew, Jessie and Stephanie!

Raechel Martin
Raechel Martin has had previous experience working in several different fields and took a supported employment course in college. She has worked with Youth Outreach and several restaurants in the area but because of her college course and knowing she wanted a job giving back to her community, she decided to mvoe into the direction of supported employment for a career. When not working she keeps busy being a wife and mother of one. She loves […]

MV Advancements Welcomes New Employment Specialists2017-05-26T23:16:36-07:00

CONTACT MVA

ADMIN & YAMHILL COUNTY OFFICE
2275 NE McDaniel Ln. McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 835-2971

POLK & MARION COUNTIES OFFICE
954 SE Uglow Ave., Dallas, OR 97338
4068 Hudson Ave NE. Salem, OR 97301

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Please mail to: PO Box 28, McMinnville, OR 97128

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