Employment Specialist Coordinator

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is seeking a dedicated Employment Specialist Coordinator to lead efforts in helping individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful, competitive employment across South Dakota.

This role involves direct collaboration with teams, employers, and community partners to provide personalized support such as resume building, interview preparation, job coaching, and situational assessments. Candidates will play a key role in building strategic employer relationships, coordinating outreach in rural areas, and facilitating employment planning tailored to client strengths and goals.

Wage: $23-$24 per hour based on experience
Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt
Work Location: Yankton, SD

• Collect, organize, and analyze information about individuals to appraise their career interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for employment planning.
• Research and compile labor market information related to employment needs in South Dakota and the assigned area to assist customers in making informed choices and decisions.
• Inform individuals of job duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits, work schedules and working conditions, and other pertinent information regarding employment placement.
• Assist individuals in the preparation of an employment plan.
• Review employment applications and interview individuals to assist in the interview process.
• Establish rapport and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, businesses, and business associations on recruiting, hiring, and maintaining people with disabilities.
• Compile and submit reports of work activities and client services.
• Compile and submit quarterly reports in the format prescribed by the Division of Rehabilitation Services.
• Travel is required to provide services and conduct outreach; a company vehicle will be available or mileage reimbursement will be provided if a personal vehicle is used.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Human Services or a related field.
• One year of experience working with individuals with a disability in a job placement capacity; an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work well with subordinates, public entities, educational professionals, etc.
• Strong computer skills.

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account Options
• South Dakota Retirement
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave

Because BHSSC is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota, all employees are required to undergo a criminal background investigation.

For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Dan Rounds,  or drounds.

Company Website:
Bhssc.org