Employment Resource Connection

The Employer Resource Connection (ERC, formerly known as STEPS) program offers free resources for people who are approved to receive in-home services through Medicaid or Oregon Project Independence.

These resources are designed to promote successful working relationships between people with disabilities and the people they employ to provide in-home supports. ERC services may also be accessed by a designated representative in place of the person who receives the in-home supports.

Our consultants provide a variety of services in Eastern and Central Oregon. The counties in which services are offered are:

EASTERN OREGON

  • Baker
  • Gilliam
  • Grant
  • Harney
  • Hood River
  • Malheur
  • Morrow
  • Sherman
  • Umatilla
  • Union
  • Wallowa
  • Wasco
  • Wheeler

CENTRAL OREGON

  • Deschutes
  • Jefferson
  • Crook

If you live outside of Central or Eastern, Oregon please Click Here to find an ERC consultant in your area.

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