Employment Specialist II
$19.5 - $20.5 per hourOPPORTUNITY PARTNERS
Job Description
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.
We’re seeking caring and dedicated individuals who want to Do Work That Matters by supporting people in employment, enrichment, or residential settings. Our inclusive, supportive work environment values and celebrates employees, along with the people we serve.
Our staff enjoy full benefits, opportunities for career growth, and flexible work schedules designed to support a healthy work-life balance. Choose one of our multiple locations throughout Minneapolis and its suburbs.
Become a team member and Do Work That Matters .
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 to $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 experienc e 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.
Vacancy posted 12 days ago
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