Day Services Job Coach & Employment Support Specialist

Opportunity Services; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement & student loan助

Job summary

Opportunity Services in Red Wing, MN is seeking an Employment Support Specialist to work in our Day Services Program. This community-based role involves job coaching and employment supports, accompanying client work crews to local businesses, and providing personal cares and supervision as needed.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends required, and a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid health coverage and more.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with adults with disabilities and/or behavioral needs.
• High School Diploma.
• Ability to obtain DOT certification.
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, torque, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and reach above shoulders.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to clients at work, mealtimes and other various activities in the community.
• Provide quality assistance with all personal cares.
• Facilitate interactions between work teams with their work community and the greater population.
• Assists in interaction through positive reinforcement, positive programming, engagement, and the use of alternative communication strategies.
• Provide and assist clients with medication.
• Assist in the transportation of clients using company vehicles.
• Provide and assist with hooking up wheelchairs and using lift vehicles.
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.

Skills

DOT certification

Valid driver's license

Disability support

Education

High school

Job description

Opportunity Services in Red Wing, MN is seeking an Employment Support Specialist to work in our Day Services Program. This community-based role involves job coaching and employment supports, accompanying client work crews to local businesses, and providing personal cares and supervision as needed.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends required, and a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid health coverage and more.