We strive to provide individualized services, trained and supportive staff, and consumer-driven service planning for people with disabilities seeking employment, inclusion, and recognition in their community.
Mission & Values
McKenzie Personnel Systems’ Mission is to inspire individuals to live independently by providing person-centered supports at work, at home, and in the community.
Our Vision
Our vision is one in which individuals in our community have access to all resources to fulfill their dreams and enhance their independence. Through integration in our community, we all have the opportunity to teach and learn from each other.
Our Values
Our values include respect, opportunity, and inclusion, while focusing on individuals’ choices to achieve their goals.
“We have had great success with inclusion programs within our communities. That success has made the world a better place. ”
History
McKenzie Personnel Systems (MPS) is a 501(c) Nonprofit that has been in operation since 1984. The organization was founded by two parents of individuals with disabilities and UO grad student David Mank; when the organization was awarded a contract to provide job development and vocational support for 12 individuals who experience developmental disabilities. MPS is committed to providing opportunities for real work in integrated community jobs and has extensive experience delivering vocational support. MPS built a reputation early on for providing services for individuals with complex challenging behaviors. At the time of our founding, there were no other programs in Oregon, and very few in the country, offering support in community jobs.
Currently our program offers, Job development, job coaching, employment path, community based work assessments and targeted work assessments for our vocational clients.
In 2010 we began our supported living program where we provide all elements of independent living including: advocacy, housing, budgeting, medical, and community inclusion.
