Employment Specialist

Description Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us! **One part time-position is primarily day hours, and one part time position is primarily evenings and weekends. Job Summary: As an Employment Specialist, you will support people with disabilities to gain and keep community employment. Responsibilities Include: Help people with disabilities achieve their personal hopes and dreams by assisting them to find and keep employment that matches their interests and skills. Serve as the primary contact for the individual and support team. Solid communication skills, creativity, organization, and be an independent thinker. As an Employment Specialist, We Offer You: An excellent benefits package for full-time employees (medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with a match). Employee Resource Program for all staff Employer sponsored accreditation through Certification for Employment Support Professionals (CESP). Qualifications and Requirements: Solid communication skills, creativity, organization, and be an independent thinker. Driver's license, reliable transportation, and Motor Vehicle Check clearance required. BCA clearance is required. Basic computer skills. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Qualifications Behaviors Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Motivations Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.