Community-Based Employment Specialist II

Opportunity Partners, Inc.; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Partners, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist II to coordinate and support people with disabilities in independent employment in the East Metro area, including North St Paul, Woodbury, and St Paul communities.

You will help individuals grow skills and achieve greater independence, with schedules Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and a wage range of $19 to $20.25 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license may be required.
• A designated coordinator may have a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or seniors.
• A designated coordinator may have an associate degree as described above and two years of full-time work experience.
• A designated coordinator may have a diploma in the field with three years of full-time work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with securing community-based employment according to preferences and Employment Plan.
• Assess and document the need for support/training and provide on-site training.
• Provide case management to initiate, provide, evaluate and communicate services.
• Develop and coordinate a support plan highlighting employment strengths.
• Market services to employers and referral sources for referrals.
• Complete intake and annual billing paperwork.
• Help individuals develop and enhance work skills in real-life settings.
• Help individuals find meaningful jobs and grow social skills.

Skills

Valid Driver’s license

Education

Baccalaureate degree in human services/education/health

Associate degree in human services/education/health

Diploma in human services/education/health

50 hours of education/training in human services

Job description

Opportunity Partners, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist II to coordinate and support people with disabilities in independent employment in the East Metro area, including North St Paul, Woodbury, and St Paul communities.

You will help individuals grow skills and achieve greater independence, with schedules Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and a wage range of $19 to $20.25 per hour based on experience.