Employment Coach

Fraser•Bloomington, MN

2d•$20 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employment Coach provides individualized coaching, mentoring, and support to individuals with neurodiverse, mental health, and developmental disabilities as they work toward their employment and post-secondary education goals. Using a person-centered approach, this role partners with participants to build workplace skills, increase independence, and achieve meaningful career outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by empowering individuals to reach their potential, develop lasting employment skills, and build greater independence within their communities. The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as well as travel throughout the metro area.

Requirements

Valid MN driver's license with acceptable record required.
Combination of education and work experience in Special Education, Psychology, Social Services, or Human services or related.
Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid or other certifications as required.
Ability to learn and demonstrate Employment Specialist competencies as defined by state requirements.
Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion with focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness and reflection.

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience working with adolescents or adults of any ability strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provide person-centered, responsive approaches and interventions to program participants to be independently successful in their career goals.
Implement job aids/accommodations for individual’s success in employment.
Provide on-site job-coaching supports to ensure successful employment and job retention during participants’ scheduled work shifts.
Effectively implement employment service plans while developing strong working relationships with participants.
Engage in respectful, open communication and develop effective working relationships with clients, responsible parties, community employers and other team members to provide high-quality support, while maintaining professional boundaries.
Network and collaborate with community employers to create opportunities for program participants.
Complete required documentation and monthly reporting per program and regulation requirements.
Attend trainings and workshops to gain and apply skills to position.

Benefits

UKG Wallet – Eligible employees can access earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
Life, AD&D and Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pet Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Work-Life Balance; 5 weeks of paid time off annually (18 days PTO + 9 Paid Holidays)
Opportunities for community involvement in Fraser-organized events
Career growth opportunities
Employee Referral Bonuses
Top Industry Pay!