Accord
Employment Specialist
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago
CommunicationProblem SolvingTime Management
About the role
- Do you like problem solving and being creative?
- You want to work in an ever-changing environment where each day is different!
- You are organized and passionate about helping people.
Responsibilities
- Hold a caseload of individuals whom you get to know, support, and champion.
- Typical work days are Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, some evenings or weekends for support as needed.
- Mostly in the community with people we support.
- Provide individualized services and supports that help people maintain paid employment in community businesses/settings.
- Employment support services occur in integrated community settings.
- Engage in communication with support teams, planning, and represent Accord.
- Go to the job sites and support the person when needed.
- Organize the details- help schedule, set up transportation (which could include driving people supported in your own vehicle), talk with employers, etc.
- Write reports, and maintain licensing requirements.
- You will explore, develop, and use your creative talents to help people find work.
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and a vehicle.
- If you hold a Social Work degree, you must be currently licensed as a Social Worker as required by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
- OR An associate degree in a field related to human services and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older
- MUST HAVE Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills as well as time management skills.
Company info
- Are you detail oriented?
- Are you good at building relationships, building trust?
- Accord serves individuals with disabilities, and we are looking for an Employment Specialist to join our team.
- Serving people in the
- PREFERRED You need passion to make a difference, and the desire to learn.
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