Supported Employment Specialist

Are you passionate about finding creative solutions to problems and helping others?

Do you enjoy having a job with variety, flexibility, and a supportive team environment?

You could be the perfect candidate to be an Employment Specialist with Opportunity Services in Rochester, MN!

Make a difference in someone's life by supporting them in their employment journey.

As an Employment Specialist you will provide job coaching and other long-term support to individuals who are independently employed in the community.

Team members at Opportunity Services (OS) work together to enrich the lives of our consumers and teach them to take pride in a job well done.

At OS, we bring our consumers and business partners together to provide meaningful jobs and activities throughout communities to the individuals we serve.

Our culture at OS is defined by our teamwork of helping, listening to and supporting one throughout the organization.

We are looking for new team members who want to Make a Difference and care about the people they serve and work with!

Hours and Benefits of the Supported Employment Specialist:

• The starting pay range is $19.00-$22.00/hour. Education and experience are considered when extending offers.
• Scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday daytime hours.
• Some limited nights and weekends may be required.
• Located in Rochester, MN

Full Time Position Benefits also include:

• Medical Insurance - 100% of employee premiums paid by employer. Family coverage is also available.

• Retirement Savings Bonus after 1 year escalating up to 5%. No employee match required!
• Retention bonuses at 90 days, 6 months, & annually thereafter. These bonuses get larger the longer you work here.
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Reimbursement

Responsibilities of the Supported Employment Specialist :

• Assists clients with identifying their own unique abilities, vocational potential and develop existing skills to gain and maintain meaningful employment.
• Provide job specific instruction and supports including the use of adaptive technology and hands on coaching as necessary.
• Provide pre-employment, on the job training, job coaching, and long-term retention supports per each client's individual needs and desires.
• Provide supervision and support to the client according to their individual career plan and consistent with employer practices.
• Serve as a liaison and community connection with business and industry personnel, stakeholders, teams and Opportunity Services.
• Commute to all client and team meetings and complete mileage reimbursement reports each month
• Maintain, create, and follow a self-directed, flexible schedule based on OS, client, and team meetings

Requirements of the Supported Employment Professional:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of experience in related field
• Passionate about helping adults with disabilities
• Must be driven to succeed with strong reliability
• Attention to detail and accurate and timely completion of duties.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including independent problem solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Communicate effectively with staff, supervisors and client teams
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including limited evenings and weekends
• Clean driving record
• Ability to lift/transfer 40 lbs.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, torque, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and reach above shoulders

Position also known as: Job Coach, Skill Development Coach