Employment Specialist

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us!

Job Summary:

As an Employment Specialist, you will support people with disabilities to gain and keep community employment.

Major job responsibilities include:

• The desire to 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.

• An excellent benefits package (medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with employer match).
• Employer-sponsored accreditation through Certification for Employment Support Professionals (CESP).

• Driver's license and Motor Vehicle Check clearance along with access to dependable transportation required.
• BCA clearance is required.
• Basic computer skills.

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.