Employment Specialist
Part-timeLutheran Social Service of Minnesota
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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is hiring an Employment Specialist. The Employment Specialist supports individuals with disabilities in securing and maintaining community employment. This role involves assisting them in finding jobs that align with their interests and skills, and serving as the primary contact for the individual and their support team. The specialist helps people achieve their personal hopes and dreams through meaningful employment.
Key focus areas include Help people with disabilities achieve their personal hopes and dreams, Assist individuals to find and keep employment that matches their interests and skills, and Serve as the primary contact for the individual and support team.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Driver's License, and Reliable Transportation. Important skills include Communication Skills, Creativity, Organization, Independent Thinker, and Basic Computer Skills.
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Pay:
$17/hour
Job Summary:
As an Employment Specialist, you will support people with disabilities to gain and keep community employment. Responsibilities Include:
Help people with disabilities achieve their personal hopes and dreams by assisting them to find and keep employment that matches their interests and skills.
Serve as the primary contact for the individual and support team.
As an Employment Specialist, We Offer You:
An excellent benefits package (medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match).
Employer sponsored accreditation through Certification for Employment Support Professionals (CESP).
Qualifications and Requirements:
Solid communication skills, creativity, organization, and be an independent thinker.
Driver's license, reliable transportation, and Motor Vehicle Check clearance required.
BCA clearance is required.
Basic computer skills.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$17.00 - $17.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
56560
Job Type
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
KD021009092
Job Benefits
Not specified
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