Employment Specialist Coordinator

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Retirement plan

Annual leave

Sick leave

Job summary

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative is seeking an Employment Specialist Coordinator to guide individuals with disabilities toward meaningful, competitive employment. You will collaborate with teams, employers, and partners to provide resume help, interview prep, job coaching, and assessments tailored to client strengths and goals.

BHSSC is a public educational cooperative serving South Dakota; the role is full-time in Aberdeen, SD, with the opportunity to build strategic employer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services or related field.
• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with a disability in a job placement capacity.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze information to appraise career interests and abilities for employment planning.
• Research labor market information to assist customers in informed choices and decisions.
• Inform individuals about duties, compensation, schedules, and conditions of employment.
• Assist individuals in preparing an employment plan.
• Review applications and interview individuals to assist in the process.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with employers and community organizations.
• Submit activity and client reports; deliver quarterly reports as required.
• Travel to provide services; mileage reimbursement or company vehicle provided.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

1 year disability job placement experience

Tools

General computer literacy

Job description

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative is seeking a dedicated Employment Specialist Coordinator to lead efforts in helping individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful, competitive employment. This role involves direct collaboration with teams, employers, and community partners to provide personalized support such as resume building, interview preparation, job coaching, and situational assessments. Candidates will play a key role in building strategic employer relationships, coordinating outreach in rural areas, and facilitating employment planning tailored to client strengths and goals. Ideal applicants are passionate about inclusive workforce development, possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and are ready to make a lasting impact across South Dakota.

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.

Wage- $23-$24 per hour based on experience

Job Type- Full-time, non-exempt

Work Location- Aberdeen, SD

Job Description

• Collect, organize, and analyze information about individuals through records, tests, interviews, and professional sources, to appraise their career interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for employment planning.
• Research and compile labor market information including all quantitative or qualitative data and analysis related to employment needs in South Dakota, and the area assigned, to assist customers make informed choices and decisions.
• Inform individuals of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, and other pertinent information regarding employment placement.
• Assist individuals in the preparation of an employment plan.
• Review employment applications and interview individuals to assist in the interview process.
• Establish rapport -and maintain strategic partnerships contacts with employers/businesses and business associations on recruiting, hiring, and maintaining people with disabilities.
• Compile and submit a report of your work activities and client services report.
• Compile and submit quarterly reports in the format prescribed by the Division of Rehabilitation Services.
• Travel is required to provide services and conduct outreach; a company vehicle will be available or mileage reimbursement will be provided if a personal vehicle is used.
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Human Services or related field.
• One (1) year experience working with individuals with a disability in a job placement capacity; an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with subordinates, public entities, educational professionals, etc.
• Strong computer skills.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account Options
• South Dakota Retirement
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave

Company Website

Bhssc.org

For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Dan Rounds, 605-494-3618 or [e-mail].

Because BHSSC is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota, all employees are required to undergo a criminal background investigation.