Customized Employment Specialist

State of Minnesota; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Low-cost health plans

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Tax-free accounts

Job summary

The State of Minnesota, Direct Care and Treatment, seeks an Employment Specialist in Willmar to help program participants obtain work through Customized Employment and coordinate with local employers for community placements.

You will build sites for work assessments and support participants in securing ongoing community employment, while aligning with licensing and CARF standards. A possible $2,500 hiring bonus applies to new hires.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Basic math skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Clear communication skills to understand and communicate complex employment services with community members, employers and teams.
• Basic computer skills sufficient to create word documents, receive and respond to email.
• Ability to read and write English.
• A minimum of one-year experience implementing training/employment programs for individuals who have cognitive/intellectual disabilities, mental illness, chemical dependency, physical disability, brain injury and/or displaced workers.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between local businesses (employers) and program participants for community based employment opportunities.
• Obtain and set up sites in the community for work assessments, job try-outs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
• Assist program participants in finding, obtaining, teaching, and on‑going support with community jobs.
• Facilitate problem resolution among individuals, families, case managers, community members, staff and others so that supports can be coordinated and individuals can achieve their optimum success.
• Assist the program to meet Department of Labor, MN state licensing and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving license

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Read and write English

Disability population experience

Job description

The State of Minnesota, Direct Care and Treatment, seeks an Employment Specialist in Willmar to help program participants obtain work through Customized Employment and coordinate with local employers for community placements.

You will build sites for work assessments and support participants in securing ongoing community employment, while aligning with licensing and CARF standards. A possible $2,500 hiring bonus applies to new hires.