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Employment Development Specialist

$1500 Hiring Bonus 
 
Join Partnership Resources, Inc’s. dynamic employment advancement team and support person-centered job development for adults who have developmental and intellectual disabilities!  
 
The Employment Development Specialist (EDS) provides individualized and person-centered job placement services to help prepare and empower adults who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. We measure our success in the number of people we place in jobs each year. 
  
Full-time, most shifts are Monday-Friday day time hours. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. 
  
Details: 
  • Provide individualized & person-centered job placement services 
  • Empower individuals to be successful in their job search through: 
  • Regular meetings to gather information about their job preferences, strengths and experience. 
  • Working on job seeking skills such as preparing and updating resumes/cover letters, interviewing, and using community resources. 
  • Advocate for individuals with local employers to create a job match 
  • Identify, arrange and train persons served in using transportation services as needed so that they can get to their job 
  • After someone obtains employment, support them through the job orientation and facilitate a transition plan for program staff to provide ongoing supports to the person served so that they can be successful at work 
  • Actively cultivate competitive job opportunities with businesses and employers in the community 
  • Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including persons served, their support team, prospective businesses, current employers, and Vocational Rehabilitation Services 
  • Responsible for maintaining a caseload of individuals  
  • Complete a variety of thorough documentation about services provided, including but not limited to billing documentation, log notes, outcomes data, and progress reviews 
  • Provide back-up support across teams when requested 
  • Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour 
  • Full benefits included: www.partnershipresources.org/benefits-of-employment/ 
 
Requirements: 
  • Knowledge of employment services and a minimum of 1 year experience providing job placement, development or support services 
  • Experience working with persons with disabilities preferred 
  • Excellent organizational skills 
  • Ability to travel between office locations as needed, including providing transportation to clients as assigned 
  • Strong verbal, written and electronic communication skills 
  • Technical skills to be able to use electronic devices to complete work including Microsoft Office 365, email, virtual meetings, spreadsheets, etc.  
  • Must be able to pass a background check with the Minnesota Department of Human Services 
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team 
 
Apply now! We can’t wait to meet you.  
 
Learn more at www.partnershipresources.org  
 
Immediate   
 
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