Employment Consultant Level 2

Rise, Inc.; Anoka (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Rise, Inc. seeks a Job Development Specialist to empower individuals with disabilities through job placement and retention services. This role connects people to job opportunities, requiring excellent organizational and communication skills. Benefits include competitive salaries, healthcare, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance - single employee coverage

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with 100% employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days

Qualifications

• One year of experience in job placement and job development services preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with adults with criminal backgrounds or mental health diagnosis.
• Ability to use electronic devices for organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized job placement services through weekly meetings.
• Cultivate competitive job opportunities in the community.
• Equip individuals to succeed in new job opportunities.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in human service field or criminal justice

Job description

Description

At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment, housing, and life-enrichment services, we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. As a nonprofit, every Rise team member is driven by our mission. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment. We are an inspiring leader in disability services that wants to make a real difference in people’s lives!

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.).

Position Summary

Provide 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized job placement services through weekly meetings with person served to work on job seeking skills, preparing resumes and cover letters and interviewing.
• Actively cultivate competitive job opportunities with businesses and employers in the community.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including treatment and sober housing teams, probation officers, businesses and employers.
• Equip and empower individuals to be successful in their new job opportunity through ongoing support.
• Responsible for maintaining a caseload of no more than 20 people while tracking and documenting variety of data about services provided as well as billing.
• Utilize person centered thinking and motivational interviewing to best engage with person served.
• Meets and maintains service time requirements as determined by management.

Requirements

• Knowledge of supported employment field and one year of experience providing job placement and job development services preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in human service field or criminal justice preferred or equivalent work history of 2 years.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with adults with criminal backgrounds, mental health diagnosis, chemical dependency, or homelessness.
• Background in human services, social work or customer service preferred.
• Ability to use electronic devices for organization (ie: electronic calendar, email, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Applicants must comply with and pass Department of Human Services background check (Rule 11).
• Applicants must have a valid driver license.
• Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check.
• 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

• Wage: $20.60 - $21.63 per hour, depending on qualifications
• A pathway opportunity for persons aspiring for careers in Social Work, Human Services, and/or Health Care
• 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
• 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.

Are you looking to work with a diverse team of professionals? Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities? Then join Rise, Inc.!

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.