Employment Specialist with 2500 Hiring Bonus

Job Duties

Description

Pay:

$18/hour

$2,500 Hiring Bonus!*

Major job responsibilities include:

The desire to 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.

Solid communication skills, creativity, organization, and be an independent thinker.

We offer:

An excellent benefits package (medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with employer match).

Employer-sponsored accreditation through Certification for Employment Support Professionals (CESP).

Minimum Requirements:

Driver's license and Motor Vehicle Check clearance along with access to dependable transportation required.

BCA clearance is required.

Basic computer skills.

*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

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

As an Employment Specialist, you will support people with disabilities to gain and keep community employment.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject

Motivations

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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

EMPLO009640

Job Benefits

Not specified