Employment Specialist Bemidji-$2500 Hiring Bonus

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota • Bemidji, MN

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About The Position

As an Employment Specialist, you will support people with disabilities to gain and keep community employment. You will help individuals find and maintain jobs that match their interests and skills, supporting them in pursuing their personal hopes and dreams. You will serve as the primary contact for the individual and their support team.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota describes its workplace as supportive, positive, and fun, and offers careers intended to challenge, energize, and reward employees. The position offers an excellent benefits package and employer-sponsored accreditation through Certification for Employment Support Professionals (CESP). The posting advertises a $2,500 hiring bonus, subject to eligibility requirements: working at least 40% FTE, remaining up to date on all trainings, maintaining employment in good standing, and working all scheduled shifts.

Requirements

• Solid communication skills.
• Creativity, organization, and the ability to think independently.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Motor Vehicle Check clearance.
• BCA clearance.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities to gain and keep community employment.
• Help individuals find and keep employment that matches their interests and skills.
• Assist individuals in achieving their personal hopes and dreams through employment support.
• Serve as the primary contact for the individual and their support team.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) plan with a match
• Employer-sponsored accreditation through Certification for Employment Support Professionals (CESP)
• $2,500 hiring bonus, subject to stated eligibility requirements
• Supportive, positive, and fun workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed