Employment Specialist II
$39,520–$42,120 year
On-siteSaint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate and support individuals with disabilities in securing community-based employment within the East Metro area. Assess needs for support and training, then provide on-site instruction tailored to individual preferences. Develop support plans that leverage employment strengths to foster independent work success. Manage case management processes to initiate, evaluate, and communicate services internally and to IDT members. Market services to potential employers and referral sources to facilitate job placements. Complete intake and annual paperwork to meet billing requirements while assisting clients in enhancing real-world work skills and social abilities.
Required Qualifications
- 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 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 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
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