Employment Specialist

Employment Specialist

Are you detail oriented? Are you good at building relationships and 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.

• You remove barriers, create relationships, and are the key to helping others find success in their lives.
• You 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, and are willing to help out on nights/weekends on occasion.
• You like problem solving and enjoy a good challenge.

• 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/Discovery, Development, Support.
• Engage in communication with support teams, planning, and represent Accord.
• Attend meetings, advocate for the person you serve, and provide them with training.
• Become credentialed in the MN Employment Services field.
• Go to job sites and support the person when needed.
• Organize details—help schedule, set up transportation, talk with employers, etc.
• Write reports, and maintain licensing requirements.
• Explore, develop, and use your creative talents to help people find work.

• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills and 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.
• If you hold a Social Work degree, you must be currently licensed as a Social Worker as required by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.

You need passion to make a difference, and the desire to learn.

• A four‑year bachelor’s degree in a field related to human services and one year of full‑time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; OR
• An associate degree in a field related to human services and two years of full‑time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; OR
• A diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited post‑secondary institution and three years of full‑time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; OR
• A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities and four years of full‑time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualification identified above.

Typical work days are Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm, with 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.

Compensation range from $20.00–22.00 per hour and benefit package including PTO, 9 paid holidays, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, NO‑COST short‑ and 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.