Employment Specialist
About The Position
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. 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!
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- An excellent benefits package (medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match).
- Employer sponsored accreditation through Certification for Employment Support Professionals (CESP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
