Employment Support Specialist

Opportunity Services; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

10 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement & student loan助

Job summary

Opportunity Services in Red Wing, MN is seeking an Employment Support Specialist to work in our Day Services Program. This community-based role involves job coaching and employment supports, accompanying client work crews to local businesses, and providing personal cares and supervision as needed.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends required, and a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid health coverage and more.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with adults with disabilities and/or behavioral needs.
• High School Diploma.
• Ability to obtain DOT certification.
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, torque, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and reach above shoulders.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to clients at work, mealtimes and other various activities in the community.
• Provide quality assistance with all personal cares.
• Facilitate interactions between work teams with their work community and the greater population.
• Assists in interaction through positive reinforcement, positive programming, engagement, and the use of alternative communication strategies.
• Provide and assist clients with medication.
• Assist in the transportation of clients using company vehicles.
• Provide and assist with hooking up wheelchairs and using lift vehicles.
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.

Skills

DOT certification

Valid driver's license

Disability support

Education

High school

Job description

• Location 1618 West Third St,Red Wing, MN, 55066,United States
• Base Pay $18.00 - $21.00 / Hour
• Job Category Direct Support
• Required Degree High school

Together, Making a Difference

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? You could be the perfect candidate to be an Employment Support Specialist in our Day Services Program with Opportunity Services in Red Wing, MN! This is a community-based role where you will accompany one of our client work crews to a local business, providing job coaching and other employment supports.

OS team members spend their days coaching groups of individuals at their workplace, implementing community-based recreational activities/outings, and providing supports to meet our consumers' physical, emotional, and interpersonal needs. Our culture at OS is defined by our teamwork of helping, listening to and supporting one throughout the organization. We are looking for new team members who want to Make a Difference and care about the people they serve and work with!

No Nights or Weekends!

Hours and Benefits of the ESS:

• The starting pay rate for this position is $18.00-$21.00/hour. Education and experience are considered when extending offers.
• Monday - Friday: Approx. 7:00 am to 3:30 pm - No Nights or Weekends required!
• Full-Time Position Benefits also include:
  • Medical - 100% of employee premiums paid by employer. Family coverage is also available.
  • Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance (we pay $500 towards your student loans every 6 months!)
  • Retirement Savings Bonus
  • Employer Contribution to a Dependent Care FSA
  • Opportunities for Advancement

Responsibilities of the ESS :

• Provide supervision to clients at work, mealtimes and other various activities in the community.
• Provide quality assistance with all personal cares.
• Facilitate interactions between work teams with their work community and the greater population.
• Assists in interaction through positive reinforcement, positive programming, engagement, and the use of alternative communication strategies.
• Provide and assist clients with medication.
• Assist in the transportation of clients using company vehicles.
• Provide and assist with hooking up wheelchairs and using lift vehicles.
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.

Candidate Requirements:

• Desire to work with adults with disabilities and/or behavioral needs
• High School Diploma
• Ability to obtain DOT certification
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, torque, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and reach above shoulders

Position also known as: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Job Coach, Employment Specialist