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Employment Development Specialist

Partnership Resources, Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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Are you passionate about helping people make their dreams come true? So are we!

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

Paid time off

Paid holidays off

Medical 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 PRI’s 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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