Employment Specialist

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.