About the position
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. Rise is currently implementing the New American Long-Term Care (NALTC) Grant. If you are a New American with a passion for working with individuals with disabilities and a desire to make a meaningful impact, Rise is eager to connect with you!
Responsibilities
- Assist people with various disabilities to find and keep jobs in Washington County.
- 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.
- Knowledge and/or experience working with adults with disabilities preferred.
- 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
- Hybrid work schedule with the ability to work remotely or from the Oakdale office.
- Starting wage: $18.54 - $19.31 per hour - depends on qualifications.
- 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).
- 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.
