Employment Specialist

Job Duties

Description

Pay:

$17/hour

Job Summary:

As an Employment Specialist, you will support people with disabilities to gain and keep community employment. Responsibilities Include:

Help people with disabilities achieve their personal hopes and dreams by assisting them to find and keep employment that matches their interests and skills.

Serve as the primary contact for the individual and support team.

As an Employment Specialist, We Offer You:

An excellent benefits package (medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match).

Employer sponsored accreditation through Certification for Employment Support Professionals (CESP).

Qualifications and Requirements:

Solid communication skills, creativity, organization, and be an independent thinker.

Driver's license, reliable transportation, and Motor Vehicle Check clearance required.

BCA clearance is required.

Basic computer skills.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an Alive Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

None

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$17.00 - $17.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

56560

Job Type

Part Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

KD021009092

Job Benefits

Not specified