Employment Specialist

Together, Making a Difference

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? You could be the perfect candidate to be an Employment Specialist with Opportunity Services in St. Cloud, MN!. Make a difference in someone's life by supporting them in their employment Journey. As an Employment Specialist you will provide job coaching to our supervised work crews and also provide long-term support individuals who are independently employed.

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 Job Coach:

• The minimum pay rate is $18.00/hour. Education and experience may also be considered when extending offers.

• Scheduled shifts are primarily Monday-Friday daytime hours.

• Some limited nights and weekends may be required.

• Located in St. Cloud, MN

Full Time Position Benefits also include:

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

• Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• 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

• Escalating Referral Bonuses

Responsibilities of the Job Coach:

• Provide job coaching to consumers in a community employment setting.

• Provide supervision and assistance during breaks at the job site.

• Community Integration/engagement: staff are responsible for the interaction of the work team with the work community and population at large.

• Communicate professionally with assigned job site supervisors and work positively and encourage consumer teams.

• Work to positively encourage consumer work growth.

• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.

• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

• Attend all required and requested staff meetings and training.

Candidate Requirements:

• Desire to work with adults with disabilities and/or behavioral needs

• High School Diploma required

• Associate degree or higher strongly preferred

• Job coaching experience preferred

• Clean driving record

• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, torque, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and reach above shoulders

• Ability to stand and walk for entire shift on a regular basis

• Comfort with learning and using new technology and programs

Position also known as: Job Coach, Supported Employment Professional