EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
Posted: Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Anticipated start date: Monday, May 13, 2024 (flexible).
Are you organized, kind, creative, and ready to transform lives? Join us as an Employment Specialist at Great Work! You will office out of your home and you’ll frequently work with clients, in-person, in Rosemount and the surrounding area (drive time of up to 30 minutes one way).
The job typically requires about 50% remote work and 50% in-person work in the community meeting with participants and/or employers and visiting worksites.
Why Great Work?
Rewarding Work
Employment Specialists get to know the people they serve, watch them reach their goals, and enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to their success! They help individuals with disabilities learn about what it means to work, identify their job goals and prepare for a job search, find great jobs, and support their on-going success at work.
Flexible Schedule Options
Employment Specialists work full-time and enjoy a flexible schedule. Schedule requirements include:
Work between 35 - 40 hours each week
Attend mandatory trainings and internal meetings
Be available M-F 8:30 am - 4 pm to prioritize client needs as they arise
Work 6 hours between the hours of 8:30 am - 4 pm Monday-Thursday
Work 2 hours between the hours of 8:30 am - 4 pm on Fridays
Beyond that, Employment Specialists can work the rest of their hours when they choose whether that’s standard business hours, early mornings, evenings, late at night, or on weekends.
Benefits
Employment Specialists receive the following benefits:
Competitive pay ranging from $47,000 - $50,000 at hire depending on qualifications.
8 paid holidays and 9 days of PTO during the first year of employment. 14 days of annual PTO thereafter.
Health Reimbursement Account for medical, dental, and vision expenses and premiums. *This arrangement is far more flexible than a traditional group insurance plan and allows you to choose from over 60 health plans and be in complete control of the provider network, coverage, and cost.
401(k) Plan after 6 months of employment with 4% match contributed by Great Work.
Mileage reimbursement of $0.50/mile.
Hybrid Work
Employment Specialists work from their home office and split their time between working remotely and working in the community to support their clients in-person.
Employment Specialists regularly complete remote tasks like:
Virtual Great Work team and client meetings or check-ins
Required paperwork and documentation
Answering correspondence (email, text, Teams messages, and phone calls)
Job searching
Business outreach to arrange exploration activities like informational interviews and tours
Scheduling meetings and appointments and managing your calendar
Employment Specialists regularly complete in-person tasks like:
Meeting with your clients in the community, at their home, or at their work
Joining your clients for interviews, onboarding, and orientation training
Joining you clients for business tours, job-shadows, and informational interviews
Stopping by job sites and assisting clients interviewing or moving toward workplace independence while forming a relationship with your clients' supervisors
Occasional in-person trainings and team meetings
Support and Collaboration
Employment Specialists do a lot of their work independently but are part of a team of professionals united in a shared passion for more inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce! We connect and collaborate throughout the week. Employment Specialists receive attentive and prompt supervision and support from supervisors and seasoned team members through team training and collaboration meetings, weekly check-ins, and on the fly communications throughout the week.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree in human services, social work, psychology, nursing, or a related field.
One year (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in social services, healthcare, or related field.
Must have valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and vehicle available for business use.
Must successfully pass DHS background check
Preferred Qualifications
Prior professional experience in disability services strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed
Manage a caseload of recipients with varying levels of needs, from high and complex to low
Establish and maintain a professional relationship with client teams, staff, and all others
Ability to ethically document and manage time
To have knowledge and direct experience with individuals with disabilities
Computer proficiency using Word and Outlook with proficiency in keyboarding skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
Work Environment:
This position will require a combination of remote work, in-office, and on-site locations within the community-based. A typical breakdown looks like 50% remote work and 50% in-person.
Selection Process
The selection process for this posting will first be a review of the materials submitted (cover letters are strongly encouraged). Candidates will be invited to a phone interview. Candidates who pass the phone interview will be invited to a video interview and then will be instructed to fill out an email sample.