Employment Consultant Level 1

Futureshaper.com; Oakdale (MN); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. As a Job Development Specialist, you'll provide essential job placement services, advocate for clients, and help create job opportunities. Embrace a hybrid work schedule while contributing to a supportive team culture that's committed to professional development and community engagement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Rise sponsored trainings

Qualifications

• Experience in job placement services preferred.
• Ability to use electronic devices for organization and data tracking.
• Knowledge of working with adults with disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities to find and retain jobs.
• Provide job-seeking skills and support to clients.
• Network with potential employers and community partners.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of Supported Employment

Communication

Advocacy

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Are you good with people? Are you patient? Compassionate? Are you organized and driven to succeed? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people Rise serves? If you said yes to these questions you have the most important qualifications for the job!

This position entails providing job development and retention services to people served by Rise. Assist people in developing job goals, job-seeking skills, and identifying potential employers. Network and market Rise and the people we support to business partners.

This position requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel in the community for up to 75% of the time. It also has a hybrid work option.

Rise is currently implementing the New American Long-Term Care (NALTC) Grant. If you are a New American with a passion for working with individuals with disabilities and a desire to make a meaningful impact, Rise is eager to connect with you! Click here to learn more about the New American Long-Term Care (NALTC) Grant and the exciting opportunities it offers. For the purposes of this grant, a New American is defined as anyone born outside the United States, as well as their children (including those born in the U.S.).

Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to assist people with various disabilities (mental health/brain injuries/developmental/physical) to find and keep jobs in Washington County.

Rise is all about people and potential. We provide uniquely tailored and innovative programs, opening doors to success for the people we serve and our staff. We embrace a culture of learning and offer extensive training and career development opportunities.

• Provide individualized job placement services through weekly meetings with people Rise serves to work on job seeking skills, preparing resumes, cover letters and interviewing
• Actively cultivate competitive job opportunities with businesses and employers in the community
• Communicate with diverse stakeholders including the individual, businesses and employers, case managers, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors
• Equip and empower individuals to be successful in their new job opportunity through ongoing support
• Advocate on behalf of individual with employer regarding job accommodations
• Responsible for maintaining a caseload while tracking and documenting variety of data about services provided as well as billing
• Utilize person centered thinking to best engage with the people Rise serves.

Requirements

• Knowledge of supported employment field and one year of experience providing job placement and job development services preferred (we are willing to train the right person)
• Knowledge and/or experience working with adults with a disabilities preferred (Again, we are willing to train the right person!)
• Ability to use electronic devices for organization and data tracking (ie: electronic calendar, email, etc.)
• Excellent organizational skills
• A valid driver’s license and compliance with Rule 11 and MVR background check required
• Former teachers, sales people and other professionals encouraged to apply
• As part of the hiring process, potential candidates may be required to complete the Adaptative Digital Computer Skills Assessment and pass with at least a score of productive and above.

Benefits

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with the ability to work remotely but you can also choose to work from our Oakdale office if preferred. The rest of the time will be spent in the community job coaching, performing intakes, job development, employer outreach etc.

• Starting wage: $18.54 - $19.31 per hour - depends on qualifications
• This position also has an incentive/bonus pay structure which rewards top performers
• Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month
• Dental insurance less than $17/month
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% vested employer match
• Rise sponsored Basic Life & AD &D insurance
• Voluntary Life, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year, plus 2 floating holidays and serious health condition PTO
• Employee resource groups (i.e., DEI, LGBTQ+, recognition and more).
• A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• Rise is a PSLF-eligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.

Rise values being a person-centered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people’s unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races, genders, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve and our team members always feel valued and respected.

*A cover letter is required to apply. In the letter, please tell us why you are a good fit for this position. Tell us your "story"