Employment Specialist - Remote

Community Responsive Solutions LLC (CRS) is currently seeking an Employment Development Specialist to join our team. This position offers a primarily remote work environment, where some clients will require occasional face-to-face interaction, while the majority can be serviced remotely. As an Employment Development Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to provide personalized and goal-oriented job placement services to help individuals with disabilities explore job opportunities, conduct job searches, and receive ongoing job support for competitive, integrated employment.

The ideal candidate for this role should excel in empowering individuals to succeed in their job exploration, job search, and job support efforts. This includes identifying their job preferences, strengths, and experience, as well as assisting with job-seeking skills such as resume and cover letter preparation, interviewing techniques, and utilizing community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver individualized and goal-oriented job placement services.
• Empower individuals with the tools and resources to succeed in their job exploration, job search, and job support.
• Advocate for individuals with local employers to facilitate job matches.
• Identify and arrange transportation services for persons served as needed to attend job interviews or work.
• Assist individuals during job orientation and facilitate a transition plan for ongoing job support from program staff.
• Cultivate relationships with businesses and employers in the community to provide competitive job opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including persons served, their support team, prospective businesses, current employers, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
• Maintain a caseload of individuals and complete necessary documentation.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of employment services and at least 1 year of experience providing job exploration, job search, development, or support services.
• Experience working with persons with disabilities is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel between office locations and provide transportation to clients as assigned.
• Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, email, virtual meetings, and spreadsheets.
• Must pass a background check with the Department of Human Services.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and possess the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Our organization offers a competitive compensation package and a positive work environment where you can make a difference.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Employment Services: 1 year (Required)
• Working with individuals with disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Remote