Community-Based Employment Specialist II

Opportunity Partners, Inc.; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 54,443,000 - 58,025,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Opportunity Partners, Inc. is seeking caring Employment Specialist II to support people with disabilities in finding independent, community-based employment in the East Metro (North St Paul, Woodbury, St Paul).

The role involves assessing needs, coordinating services, and facilitating job placement while promoting dignity and independence. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with a wage of $19.00–$20.25 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• 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 older adults.
• Designated coordinator may have an associate degree in a related field with two years of related work experience.
• Designated coordinator may have a diploma in a related field with three years of related work experience.
• A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services, education, or health and four years of full-time related work experience under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with securing community-based employment according to their preferences and Employment Plan.
• Assess and document the need for support/training and provide on-site training according to individual needs.
• Provide case management so services are initiated, evaluated and communicated to the team.
• Develop and coordinate a support plan highlighting employment strengths to enable independent work.
• Market services to potential employers to assist individuals in securing community-based employment.
• Complete intake and annual paperwork to meet billing requirements.
• Help individuals develop and enhance their work skills in real-life situations.
• Support individuals to find meaningful jobs and grow social skills.

Skills

Valid Driver’s license

Education

Baccalaureate degree in human services/education/health

Associate degree in related field

Diploma in related field

50 hours of education and training in human services/education/health

4 years of full-time related work experience

3 years of full-time related work experience with diploma requirement

Job description

Opportunity Partners, Inc. is seeking caring Employment Specialist II to support people with disabilities in finding independent, community-based employment in the East Metro (North St Paul, Woodbury, St Paul).

The role involves assessing needs, coordinating services, and facilitating job placement while promoting dignity and independence. Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with a wage of $19.00–$20.25 per hour based on experience.