Trellis

What Trellis does

Trellis, LLC is a private vocational rehabilitation services provider headquartered in West Linn, Oregon, founded in 2010 to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The company operates across four Oregon counties — Washington, Clackamas, Multnomah, and Marion — and reports having placed more than 400 clients in competitive employment as of 2023. In 2024, Trellis transitioned under the ownership of Pillar Health Group (PHG), with Tom Allsworth appointed CEO and Jim Wilson as President, while founder Julia Ansberry remains as Executive Director. The company is funded by Oregon state agencies and does not charge its clients or employer partners directly.

Trellis delivers services across three lines: Community Services (Attendant Care and Day Support Activities providing daily living and community engagement support); Employment Services (career exploration, job development, resume and interview preparation, and on-the-job coaching for competitive integrated employment); and Employer Staffing Services (no-cost staffing support connecting employers with qualified candidates). A notable operational partnership with SAIF, Oregon's workers' compensation insurer, provides coverage during working interviews, reducing employer risk. There is no disclosed technology platform, proprietary software, or digital service layer; the operating model is labor-intensive, credential-driven, and dependent on state-contracted direct support professionals and employment specialists.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through contracts with two Oregon state payers — Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and the Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS) — under approved-vendor arrangements. Pricing is set by state rate structures rather than commercial negotiation, and there is no indication of private-pay revenue, out-of-state contracts, or diversified funding sources. The 2024 transition under Pillar Health Group and the active Salem/Marion County expansion of the employment services department are the most significant recent strategic signals.

Name

Trellis

Legal name

Trellis, LLC

Website

https://trellis-or.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trellis is a private Oregon vocational rehabilitation provider serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Washington, Clackamas, Multnomah, and Marion counties, funded primarily through Oregon VR and ODDS state agency contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOAJAI

Rehabilitation Support (PT/OT Aide)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Healthcare Allied & Clinical Support Training

SECONDARYHSABADAH

Balance, Fall Prevention & Gait Training In-Home

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Rehabilitation Therapy (PT/OT/SLP) In-Home

Keywords

• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Developmental disability services
• Employment placement support
• Community attendant care
• Inclusive employer staffing

Headquarters

HQ city

West Linn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Contract Revenue: Trellis is an Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Oregon Department of Developmental Disabilities (ODDS) vendor. Services are funded through government contracts initiated via VR Counselor referrals. Employer staffing services are provided at no cost to employers.
2. Employer Staffing Services: Staffing services are provided free of charge to employers. The company generates revenue through government funding arrangements rather than direct employer billing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Trellis is an Oregon-based vocational rehabilitation service provider that delivers Community Services (Attendant Care and Day Support Activities) and Employment Services (career exploration, job development, resume building, interview preparation, and on-the-job coaching) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The company also offers no-cost Employer Staffing Services, including applicant screening, customized job development, working interviews, and ongoing job coaching, serving as an approved Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and ODDS vendor across four Oregon counties.

Product overview

Trellis is a vocational rehabilitation service provider organized as a single unified offering with three interconnected service lines: Community Services (Attendant Care and Day Support Activities), Employment Services (career search, job development, job coaching), and Employer Staffing Services. These services work together to support individuals with disabilities in achieving independence and meaningful employment, with the company serving as an Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and ODDS vendor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Services Community program providing Attendant Care services and Day Support Activity (DSA) services for adults living with developmental disabilities. Direct support professionals help clients meet goals for independence at home and in the local community through events, activities, and classes.
• Employment Services Comprehensive employment support for individuals experiencing I/DD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities), including career exploration, job development, resume building, interview preparation, and on-the-job coaching for as long as necessary.
• Employer Staffing Services No-cost staffing services for employers, including applicant screening, customized job development, working interviews, onboarding support, and ongoing job coaching to ensure employee success. Engages candidates for roles ranging from basic assembly to complex IT support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ clients placed in competitive employment as of 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrellis is an approved Oregon VR vendor. VR Counselors contact Trellis with referrals to initiate the employment services process for eligible individuals.
• Oregon Department of Developmental Disabilities (ODDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrellis is an approved ODDS vendor providing employment and community services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• SAIFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAIF provides workers' compensation insurance coverage for job candidates during working interviews, protecting both the employer and employee.
• Pillar Health Group (PHG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPillar Health Group (PHG) is the parent organization. Tom Allsworth oversees business operations for all PHG-related companies in Oregon. Trellis transitioned under PHG leadership in 2024.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hope Services: California-based nonprofit providing employment, community, and residential services for people with developmental disabilities. Operates a comparable vocational rehabilitation and supported employment model for I/DD populations.
• Marc Community Resources: Arizona-based I/DD services organization offering employment, residential, and day programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable vocational rehabilitation and community-based service model.
• RHA Health Services: Multi-state provider of vocational rehabilitation, employment, and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable service mix and I/DD focus.
• Bay Cove Human Services: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing employment, day services, and community supports for individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs. Directly comparable vocational and community integration services for I/DD populations.
• Pacific Opportunities: Sister company under Pillar Health Group (PHG), also operating in Oregon with employment and community services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Closest comparable given shared PHG ownership, mission, and Oregon VR/ODDS vendor model.

Broad incumbents

• Easterseals: National nonprofit federation providing disability services including employment supports, vocational rehabilitation, and community inclusion across many states. Larger and broader than Trellis but operates in the same service category.
• BrightSpring Health Services (formerly ResCare): Diversified national provider of home and community health services including I/DD support and workforce/employment services. Broad incumbent with overlapping I/DD employment offerings.
• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): National provider of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including supported employment. Major incumbent in I/DD vocational and community services.

Others

• The Arc of the United States: National advocacy and service network for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Many local chapters deliver employment and community services overlapping with Trellis's work, while also serving as an industry voice and referral source.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National disability organization with affiliates providing employment, community living, and personal support services. Adjacent peer operating in the same I/DD services ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Trellis-Inc-244062959058123
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trellis-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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