Employment Specialist II

opportunities; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Partners in Minnesota seeks an Employment Specialist II to coordinate and support people with disabilities in achieving community-based employment. You will help clients develop skills and independence through individualized planning and hands-on training.

Responsibilities include intake, case management, developing support plans, and marketing services to employers. A valid driver’s license is required, with stated education/work experience qualifications aligned to nonprofit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to human services, education, or health plus one year of full-time work experience.
• Associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health plus two years of full-time work experience.
• Diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health plus three years of full-time work experience.
• Minimum 50 hours of education/training related to human services, education, or health and four years of full-time work experience, supervised by qualified staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with securing community-based employment according to their preferences and Employment Plan.
• Assess and document needs for support/training and provide on-site training.
• Provide case management and coordinate services among internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and coordinate a support plan highlighting employment strengths for independence.
• Market services to employers and referral sources to obtain placements and related services.
• Complete intake and annual paperwork to meet billing requirements.

Skills

Valid Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services/education/health

Associate degree in human services/education/health

Diploma in human services/education/health

50 hours of education/training + 4 years' experience

Job description

Why Opportunity Partners?

As one of the most respected nonprofits in the Twin Cities, Opportunity Partners delivers award-winning, mission-driven services for adults with disabilities. When you work at Opportunity Partners, you Do Work That Matters – you improve the lives of individuals and families in our community. The important work you do brings joy to others and gives you a feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment.

Job Summary:

As an Employment Specialist II, 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.

• Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Wage: $19.50 - $20.50 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 individuals with securing community-based employment according to their preferences and as agreed in the Employment Plan.
• Assess and document the need for support/training and providing on-site training according to the individuals preferences and needs.
• Provides case management so that services are initiated, provided, evaluated and communicated effectively both internally and to IDT members.
• Develop and coordinate a support plan that identifies the employment strengths to make people with disabilities successful in their independent employment.
• Markets services to potential employers to assist people with disabilities in obtaining and securing community-based independent employment. Markets services to both external and internal referral sources to obtain referrals for placement and other related services.
• Complete intake and annual paperwork to meet billing requirements.
• 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!
• Valid Driver’s license
• A designated coordinator may have a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• A designated coordinator may have an associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• A designated coordinator may have a diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 or older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services, education, or health and four years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children and is under the supervision of staff person who meets the designated coordinator qualifications listed above.

Opportunity Partners is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming environment for people of diverse communities. Our call to advance diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our organizational values and in our mission.