Employment Specialist II

Lifeworks Services • Mankato, MN

65d • $20 - $22

About The Position

Lifeworks is hiring a full-time Employment Specialist II to support adults with disabilities in finding meaningful employment and provide on-the-job coaching for those already working in the community. In this role, you’ll manage a caseload, attend intakes and annual meetings, complete required documentation, and collaborate with individuals and their support teams to deliver person-centered planning and services that empower success.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in human services or a related field; or a two-year degree in human services or related field and two years of work experience; or a combination of education and experience to equal four years.
• Access to reliable transportation for work driving purposes.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Candidate must complete and pass a pre-employment background study; a physical and drug screen; and have access to reliable transportation for work purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a caseload, coordinating with support teams, writing goals, and person-centered planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working with individuals in community settings which may include volunteering and self-advocacy opportunities.
• Working with individuals at job sites; and supporting job seekers with individual job development and placement.
• Identifying, writing, and implementing goals with the individuals, ensuring they are person-centered.
• Organizing and coordinating annual meetings with persons served and their support teams.
• Supporting individuals to develop skills to retain their job and support development of the person’s natural work supports.
• Supporting individuals through the job application process; from writing a resume, and cover letter, to completing employment paperwork including background checks and drug screens as required by the business.
• Completing all 245D required paperwork according to deadlines.

Benefits

• 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage
• Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan – Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees