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Virtual Hiring Event - Employment Specialist chez Accord

Accord · St. Paul, États-Unis d'Amérique · Hybrid

$41,600.00  -  $45,760.00

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Accord is HIRING for Employment Specialists and looking for you to join our team!!

WHAT: Join our virtual hiring event and hear more about being an Employment Specialist at Accord. We'll talk about what the role includes, have current employees available to share their story and coordinate same-day interviews for anyone interested.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 18th, 2025- 12pm - 1pm Central Standard Time.

WHERE: Virtual via Google Meet- join from the comfort of your own home!

On the day of the event, we will send you a link to join!

Job Description:

Are you detail oriented? Are you good at building relationships, building trust? Do you like problem solving and being creative? Accord serves individuals with disabilities, and we are looking for an Employment Specialist to join our team!

Working as an Employment Specialist:

  • You remove barriers, you create relationships, and you are the key to helping others find success in their lives.
  • You want to work in an ever-changing environment where each day is different!
  • You are organized and passionate about helping people.
  • You like flexibility, working both remotely and in person, willing to help out on nights/weekends on occasion
  • You like problem solving and enjoy a good challenge.

Some of the Job Details:

  • Hold a caseload of individuals whom you get to know, support, and champion.
  • Provide flexible, individualized employment supports, offering employment services in three different areas:
    Exploration/DiscoveryHelp a person gain a better understanding of competitive, integrated employment opportunities in the community. Exploration activities and experiences strengthen a person’s knowledge, interests and preferences so he/she can make informed decisions about competitive employment. Employment exploration includes individualized educational activities, learning opportunities, work experiences, and additional related services identified in the person’s coordinated services and supports plan (CSSP).
    Development:  Provide individualized services designed to help a person achieve competitive, integrated employment, become self-employed or establish a microenterprise business in his/her community.
    Support:  Provide individualized services and supports that help people maintain paid employment in community businesses/settings. Employment support services occur in integrated community settings.
  • Engage in communication with support teams, planning, and represent Accord.
  • Attend meetings, advocate for the person you serve, and provide them with training.
  • You will become credentialed in the MN Employment Services field.
  • Go to the job sites and support the person when needed.
  • Organize the details- help schedule, set up transportation (which could include driving people supported in your own vehicle), talk with employers, etc.
  • Write reports, and maintain licensing requirements.
  • You will explore, develop, and use your creative talents to help people find work.

Requirements

Must Have:

  • Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills as well as time management skills.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and a vehicle.
  • Must pass a Department of Human Services background study.
  • 1+ years experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older

Work Environment:

Typical work days are Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, some evenings or weekends for support as needed. 40 hour work week. Mostly in the community with people we support. A supportive and interactive work team.

Benefits

Compensation range from $20.00-22.00/hour and benefit package with PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, NO COST short & long-term disability insurance, retirement savings plan options, employee wellness program, tuition assistance program, career advancement, mileage reimbursement for providing direct services, a positive, friendly work environment and much more.

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