Employment Specialist II

Opportunity Partners; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Partners is seeking an Employment Specialist to empower individuals with disabilities through independent employment. You will provide support in skill development and community engagement. Join our mission-driven team where you can make a significant impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support our people with disabilities in securing independent employment.
• Develop and coordinate a support plan for success.
• Help develop and enhance work skills.

Skills

Desire to make a difference

Education

High school degree or GED

Job description

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.

Wage: $18.00 to $19.50 per hour based upon years of experience

How will you make a difference?

As part of team, you will help our people with disabilities in the following areas:

• 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

What will you bring to Opportunity Partners?

• A desire to make a difference in the lives of our people with disabilities!
• High school degree or GED
• Valid Driver’s license

Why Opportunity Partners?

Join our award-winning team where you’ll do life-changing work! As part of a mission-focused nonprofit that values impact, choice, heart and partnership in our community, we will train you for success! As an OP employee, you will earn more than just a paycheck.

About the company

Together at Opportunity Partners, we advance the quality of life for people with disabilities. Contact our office today to learn more about our Minnetonka, MN office along with our 30 other locations!

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