Blind Inc.

Description Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults, and military veterans. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive, and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize, and reward employees. Consider joining us! Job Summary: As an Employment Specialist, you will support people with disabilities to gain and keep community employment. Major job responsibilities include: The desire to help people with disabilities achieve their personal hopes and dreams by assisting them to find and keep employment that matches their interests and skills. Serve as the primary contact for the individual and support team. Solid communication skills, creativity, organization, and be an independent thinker. An excellent benefits package (medical, dental, life, vision, 403(b) plan with employer match). Employer-sponsored accreditation through Certification for Employment Support Professionals (CESP). Job Requirements: Driver's license and Motor Vehicle Check clearance along with access to dependable transportation required. BCA clearance is required. Basic computer skills Qualifications Behaviors Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Motivations Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Ability to Make an Impact - Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect.