Employment Specialist Bemidji-$2500 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in Bemidji seeks an Employment Specialist to help people with disabilities prepare for and obtain community employment. This on-site, full-time role pays $18 per hour and includes a $2500 hiring bonus.

As the primary contact for individuals and the support team, you will assist clients in finding suitable jobs, provide guidance, and coordinate services to support successful placements. A valid driver's license and clearances are required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities to gain and keep community employment.
• Help people with disabilities find and keep employment that matches their interests and skills.
• Serve as the primary contact for the individual and support team.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent thinker

Organization

Driver's license

Job description

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Employment Specialist Bemidji-$2500 Hiring Bonus

• Posted on November 2, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Bemidji, MN 56601, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $18 USD per hour
• Personal Support Services
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: KD021010036

Description

Pay:

• $18/hour
• $2500 Hiring Bonus*

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.

As an Employment Specialist, We Offer You:

• An excellent benefits package (medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match).
• 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.

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!

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

• 40% FTE or greater
• Remain up to date on all trainings
• Work all scheduled shifts

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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