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Job ID: 14534146
 
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Job Title:Employment Consultant Level 1
Work Type:Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:$18.54 - $19.31 Hourly
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO
 
Physical Required:Unspecified
Drug Testing Required:Unspecified
Education Required:High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
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Job Type
Full-time
Description

Position Summary
Are you good with people? Are you patient? Compassionate? Are you organized and driven to succeed? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people Rise serves? If you said yes to these questions you have the most important qualifications for the job!
This position entails providing job development and retention services to people served by Rise. Assist people in developing job goals, job-seeking skills, and identifying potential employers. Network and market Rise and the people we support to business partners.
This position requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel in the community for up to 75% of the time. It also has a hybrid work option.
Responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to assist people with various disabilities (mental health/brain injuries/developmental/physical) to find and keep jobs in Washington County.
Rise is all about people and potential. We provide uniquely tailored and innovative programs, opening doors to success for the people we serve and our staff. We embrace a culture of learning and offer extensive training and career development opportunities.
Provide individualized job placement services through weekly meetings with people Rise serves to work on job seeking skills, preparing resumes, cover letters and interviewing
Actively cultivate competitive job opportunities with businesses and employers in the community
Communicate with diverse stakeholders including the individual, businesses and employers, case managers, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors
Equip and empower individuals to be successful in their new job opportunity through ongoing support
Advocate on behalf of individual with employer regarding job accommodations
Responsible for maintaining a caseload while tracking and documenting variety of data about services provided as well as billing
Utilize person centered thinking to best engage with the people Rise serves.
Requirements

Knowledge of supported employment field and one year of experience providing job placement and job development services preferred (we are willing to train the right person)
Knowledge and/or experience working with adults with a disabilities preferred (Again, we are willing to train the right person!)
Ability to use electronic devices for organization and data tracking (ie: electronic calendar, email, etc.)
Excellent organizational skills
A valid driver's license and compliance with Rule 11 and MVR background check required
Former teachers, sales people and other professionals encouraged to apply
As part of the hiring process, potential candidates may be required to complete the Adaptative Digital Computer Skills Assessment and pass with at least a score of productive and above.
Benefits
This position offers a hybrid work schedule with the ability to work remotely but you can also choose to work from our Oakdale office if preferred. The rest of the time will be spent in the community job coaching, performing intakes, job development, employer outreach etc.
Starting wage: $18.54 - $19.31 per hour - depends on qualifications
This position also has an incentive/bonus pay structure which rewards top performers
Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month
Dental insurance less than $17/month
Vision insurance
401(k) with a 100% vested employer match
Rise sponsored Basic Life & AD &D insurance
Voluntary Life, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year, plus 2 floating holidays and serious health condition PTO
Employee resource groups (i.e., DEI, LGBTQ+, recognition and more).
A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
Rise is a PSLF-eligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.
Rise values being a person-centered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people's unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races, genders, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve and our team members always feel valued and respected.
*A cover letter is required to apply. In the letter, please tell us why you are a good fit for this position. Tell us your "story"
Salary Description
$18.54 - $19.31 per hour DOQ

An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Refer to ID 83036086 when applying