Employment Development Specialist

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Partnership Resources Inc. is seeking a full-time Employment Development Specialist to provide person-centered job placement services for adults who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Employment Development Specialist is an integral part our Employment Services team and is responsible for assisting individuals in finding employment across the Twin Cities/West Metro. We are seeking a confident go-getter skilled at making connections collaboratively working with businesses and helping individuals make their employment dreams come alive.

This full-time in-person role based out of NE Minneapolis has a Monday-Friday daytime schedule. Work hours will flux depending on needs but generally occur between 8 AM 4 PM. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. Regular use of your personal vehicle is required.

Details:

• Provide individualized & person-centered job placement services
• Empower individuals to be successful in their job search through:
  • Meetings to identify job preferences strengths and experience
  • Working on job seeking skills such as preparing and updating resumes/cover letters interviewing and using community resources
  • Advocate for individuals with local employers to create a job match
  • Identify arrange and train individuals as needed in using transportation services so that individuals can get to their job
• After someone obtains employment support them through orientation and facilitate a transition plan for their Job Coach to provide ongoing supports to the person served so that they can be successful at work long-term
• Actively cultivate competitive job opportunities with businesses in the community
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including persons served their support team prospective businesses current employers and Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)
• Responsible for maintaining a rotating caseload of individuals
• Complete a variety of documentation about services provided including but not limited to billing documentation log notes outcomes data and progress reviews
• Provide back-up support across teams as needed

Compensation: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour depending on experience

Comprehensive benefits included:

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Free Life AD&D coverage
• Free Long-Term Disability coverage
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Qualifying employer for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

Requirements:

• Knowledge of employment services and a minimum of 1 year experience providing job placement development or support services
• Experience working with vulnerable populations preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong verbal written and electronic communication skills
• Ability to use personal vehicle to travel throughout the Twin Cities/West Metro between businesses and office locations is required
• Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed (for example to an interview). Must be able to comply with PRIs Transportation Policy. Mileage reimbursement is provided
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a team member
• Intermediate computer and technology skills including keyboarding skills internet navigation email use word processing data entry charts multimedia spreadsheets databases file management and mobile applications on a tablet/smartphone
• Must be able to pass a background check with the Minnesota Department of Human Services
• Must be able to push/pull/lift 21-50 pounds
• Ability to withstand 6 or more hours of standing or walking in an 8-hour workday

Our vision is that every person with disabilities thrives in an inclusive community. Together with our community partners we raise awareness help shape opportunities and ensure that people with disabilities have abundant choices within community life. Join us in our mission. Apply now!

Partnership Resources Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon any characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage people of all life experiences to apply.

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