Employment Specialist I

PAI; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

PAI seeks an Employment Specialist I to work on-site in White Bear Lake, MN, providing direct job coaching, transportation support, and job exploration services to participants with disabilities. The role emphasizes person-centered care and community engagement.

You will assist participants with developing job goals, coordinating transportation, and building partnerships with local employers to expand placement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services, job coaching, or related work with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support individuals in community settings.
• Commitment to professionalism, reliability, and person-centered services.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site job coaching to participants at their workplaces.
• Transport participants to and from their job sites as needed.
• Engage with participants to explore employment opportunities and develop job goals.
• Identify potential employers and network with local businesses to build partnerships.
• Deliver services with professionalism and person-centered care.
• Provide updates and documentation regarding participant progress and employment goals.

Skills

Job coaching

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

PAI is seeking a compassionate and reliable Employment Specialist I to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with the people we serve in the community, helping them succeed in their jobs and grow their skills. The Employment Specialist I focuses on on-site job coaching and transportation, while also supporting job exploration and placement services when not in the community.

Location: White Bear Lake, MN (and the surrounding metro area)

Hourly Rate: $20 - $21/hour (based on experience)

What You'll Do

• Provide on-site job coaching to participants at their workplaces, ensuring they feel supported and set up for success.
• Transport participants to and from their job sites, as needed.
• Engage with participants to explore employment opportunities, develop job goals, and strengthen job-seeking skills.
• Assist in Identifying potential employers and network with local businesses to build partnerships.
• Deliver services with a high level of professionalism and person-centered care.
• Provide clear communication, updates, and documentation regarding participant progress and employment goals.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in human services, job coaching, or related work specifically individuals with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to support individuals with varying abilities in community job settings.
• Commitment to professionalism, reliability, and person-centered services.
• Flexibility to work in the community as well as on-site at PAI.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance are required.

Why Join PAI?

PAI offers a supportive, innovative work environment that fosters individual growth, satisfaction, and a healthy work/life balance. You'll be part of a mission-driven nonprofit that provides services to individuals with disabilities in Ramsey and Washington counties.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming work environment for people of diverse communities.

Pay Range

$20 - $21/hour, depending on experience.