Employment Specialist II

Opportunity Partners, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 25,485 - 26,863; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Partners, Inc. in Bloomington, Minnesota seeks an Employment Specialist to assist individuals with disabilities in securing independent employment. Key responsibilities include developing support plans, enhancing job skills, and promoting social growth. Candidates should have a high school degree or GED, and a valid driver’s license. The position offers a wage between $18.50 to $19.50 per hour based on experience, with a Monday to Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• A desire to make a difference in the lives of our people with disabilities.
• High school degree or GED is required.
• Designated Coordinator status or related educational background for the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support individuals with disabilities in gaining employment.
• Develop and coordinate individualized support plans.
• Enhance work skills in real-life situations.
• Empower individuals to enjoy and find meaning in their work.
• Grow and develop social competencies.

Skills

Desire to make a difference

Communication skills

Supportive attitude

Social skills development

Education

High school degree or GED

Baccalaureate degree in related field

Associate degree in related field

Diploma in related field

50 hours of education related to human services

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

Job Summary

As an Employment Specialist, you will coordinate and help support our people with disabilities with independent employment in the community. You will help our people with disabilities grow their skills and gain independence to the greatest extent possible.

Compensation and Schedule

• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Wage: $18.50 to $19.50 per hour based upon years of experience

Responsibilities

• Assist and support our people with disabilities in securing independent employment in the community
• Develop and coordinate a support plan to make our people with disabilities successful in their independent employment
• Assist our people with disabilities develop and enhance their work skills in real life situations
• Bring meaning to their lives by having a job that they enjoy
• Grow and develop their social skills

Qualifications

• A desire to make a difference in the lives of our people with disabilities!
• High school degree or GED
• Designated Coordinator status (if applicable): One of the following must apply:
  • A baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older;
  • An associate degree in a field related to human services, and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older;
  • A diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; or
  • A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities; and
  • Four years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications identified in clauses (1) to (3).
• Valid Driver’s license

Opportunity Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming work environment for people of diverse communities.