Employment Consultant Level 1

Description :

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

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!

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! Click here to learn more about the New American Long-Term Care (NALTC) Grant and the exciting opportunities it offers. For the purposes of this grant, a New American is defined as anyone born outside the United States, as well as their children (including those born in the U.S.).

• 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"

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

The purpose of this position is to assist people with various disabilities (mental health / brain injuries / developmental / physical) to find and keep jobs in the north and west metro area. (Primarily Anoka County but can include parts of Hennepin / Ramsey Counties)

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.

Requirements :

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!

Benefits

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with the ability to work remotely but will need to meet with people in person in the community and occasionally attend meetings in the office. You can also choose to work from our Rise Administrative Office or our Northeast Minneapolis office if preferred.

Wage : Starting at $18.54 - $19.57 per hour - depending on qualifications

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.

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