Employment Consultant Level 2 at Rise, Inc.

Lindström, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

21.63

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Job Development, Job Placement, Resume Preparation, Interviewing, Networking, Communication, Organizational Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered Thinking

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment, housing, and life-enrichment services, we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. As a nonprofit, every Rise team member is driven by our mission. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment. We are an inspiring leader in disability services that wants to make a real difference in people’s lives! Position Summary Provide 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. Responsibilities Provide individualized job placement services through weekly meetings with person served to work on job seeking skills, preparing resumes and cover letters and interviewing. Actively cultivate competitive job opportunities with businesses and employers in the community. Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including treatment and sober housing teams, probation officers, businesses and employers. Equip and empower individuals to be successful in their new job opportunity through ongoing support. Responsible for maintaining a caseload of no more than 20 people while tracking and documenting variety of data about services provided as well as billing. Utilize person centered thinking and motivational interviewing to best engage with person served. Meets and maintains service time requirements as determined by management. Requirements Knowledge of supported employment field and one year of experience providing job placement and job development services preferred. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in human service field or criminal justice preferred or equivalent work history of 2 years. Knowledge and/or experience working with adults with criminal backgrounds, mental health diagnosis, chemical dependency, or homelessness. Background in human services, social work or customer service preferred. Ability to use electronic devices for organization (ie: electronic calendar, email, etc.). Excellent organizational skills. Applicants must comply with and pass Department of Human Services background check (Rule 11). Applicants must have a valid driver license. Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check. 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 Wage: $20.60 - $21.63 per hour, depending on qualifications Daytime work hours (No evenings, weekends, or major holidays) A pathway opportunity for persons aspiring for careers in Social Work, Human Services, and/or Health Care 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 48 hours of ESST time per year. 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. Are you looking to work with a diverse team of professionals? Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities? Then join Rise, Inc.! 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.

Responsibilities

Provide job development and retention services to individuals served by Rise. Assist individuals in developing job goals, job-seeking skills, and identifying potential employers.