Employment Specialist-$1000 Hiring Bonus

Davita Inc.; Brainerd (MN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Employment Specialist to assist individuals with disabilities in securing lasting community employment. This part-time position provides meaningful support and is focused on helping people achieve their personal career goals. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, creativity, and a commitment to empowering others.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package for full-time employees

Employee Resource Program

Employer-sponsored accreditation through CESP

Qualifications

• Driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• BCA clearance is mandatory.
• Solid communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in securing and maintaining employment.
• Serve as the primary contact for individuals and their support team.
• Assist clients in achieving personal employment goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Organization

Independent thinking

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Description

Pay:

• $17/hr


• $1000 Hiring Bonus*

Shifts:

One part time-position is primarily day hours, and one part time position is primarily evenings and weekends.

Job Summary:

As an Employment Specialist, you will support people with disabilities to gain and keep community employment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Help people with disabilities achieve their personal hopes and dreams by assisting them to find and keep employment that matches their interests and skills.


• Serve as the primary contact for the individual and support team.


• Solid communication skills, creativity, organization, and be an independent thinker.

As an Employment Specialist, We Offer You:

• An excellent benefits package for full-time employees (medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match).


• Employee Resource Program for all staff


• Employer sponsored accreditation through Certification for Employment Support Professionals (CESP).

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Solid communication skills, creativity, organization, and be an independent thinker.


• Driver's license, reliable transportation, and Motor Vehicle Check clearance required.


• BCA clearance is required.


• Basic computer skills.

*To be eligible for a hiring bonus you must meet the following requirements

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  • 40% FTE or greater
  
  
  • Remain up to date on all trainings
  
  
  • Maintain employment in good standing
  
  
  • Work all scheduled shifts
  
  
  
  

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject
Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help
Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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