Employment Support Specialist (Apple Valley/Eagan/Bloomington)

Placement Partners; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Placement Partners seeks an Employment Support Specialist to help adults with disabilities gain independence through meaningful employment and community involvement.

You will meet clients in the community, at workplaces, and sometimes in their homes to provide job coaching, career exploration, and life-skills training, collaborating with employers and families to support long-term success.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with reliable vehicle and up-to-date auto insurance.
• Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence through employment and community involvement.
• Meet with clients in the community, at workplaces, and occasionally in their homes to provide job coaching, career exploration, and life-skills training.
• Collaborate with employers, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support employment success and long-term retention.
• Document progress, develop individualized goals, attend team meetings, and coordinate services.
• Support consumers to build confidence, maintain employment, and participate in their communities.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Placement Partners provides community-based vocational and residential services to adults with developmental disabilities, TBI, and others requiring assistance to work and live independently. Over the years, we have earned a reputation for providing outstanding human services and endeavor to meet each challenge with a positive approach. We invite you to join our group of enthusiastic and dedicated employees who strive each day to improve the lives of others and enjoy their success. Join Placement Partners today, and help us create a better tomorrow!

About the Role

As an Employment Support Specialist, each day is spent helping individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence through meaningful employment and community involvement. You\'ll meet with clients in the community, at workplaces, and occasionally in their homes to provide job coaching, career exploration, and life-skills training. Your work may include helping someone build a resume, prepare for an interview, navigate public transportation, learn workplace expectations, or resolve challenges on the job. You collaborate with employers, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support employment success and long-term job retention while advocating for each person\'s goals and needs. Alongside direct support, you document progress, develop individualized goals, attend team meetings, and coordinate services that empower consumers to build confidence, maintain employment, and actively participate in their communities.

• Job Duties:

• Support individuals with disabilities in exploring career interests and securing competitive community employment through assessments, job search support, and employment planning.


• Provide individualized job development services including resume creation, employer outreach, application assistance, interview preparation, and job offer guidance.


• Deliver on-the-job coaching and mentoring by supporting onboarding, workplace success, scheduling, transportation, and barrier resolution.


• Promote long-term employment retention through ongoing training, advocacy, problem-solving support, and coordination with employers and interdisciplinary teams.


• Facilitate community integration and life skills development through person-centered support, community engagement, social skills training, and progress tracking.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18, have a high school diploma/GED, a valid driver\'s license with a reliable vehicle, and proof of up-to-date auto insurance. Prior experience working with individuals who have developmental disabilities in a social services field is not required but preferred.

Available Client Caseload Location:

• Apple Valley/Eagan/Bloomington