Employment Specialist Bemidji-$2500 Hiring Bonus
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Bemidji, MNFull-time$18/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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Job overview
The Employment Specialist supports people with disabilities in gaining and keeping community employment. The role helps individuals find work that matches their interests and skills and serves as the primary contact for the individual and support team. The employer offers medical, dental, life, and vision benefits, a 403(b) plan with a match, and employer-sponsored CESP accreditation.
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Description
Pay:
$18/hour
$2500 Hiring Bonus*
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!
*To be eligible for a hiring bonus you must meet the following requirements:
40% FTE or greater
Remain up to date on all trainings
Maintain employment in good standing
Work all scheduled shifts
Qualifications
Behaviors
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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
$18.00 - $18.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
56601
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
KD021010036
Job Benefits
Not specified
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