At Fraser, we believe in building a better, more inclusive world for people of all abilities. As a leading provider of Mental Health and Autism Services in the Midwest, we serve clients with a broad range of needs and diagnoses from birth through adulthood.

Fraser is seeking an Employment Specialist to join our Career Planning & Employment division. This position supports individuals with disabilities in finding appropriate community options for employment and in teaching the necessary skills related to Career Planning and Employment Services.

Responsibilities:

Provide excellent support for individuals to participate in their community work or post-secondary environments, providing coaching and mentoring while teaching necessary skills related to employment, career path development and the essential functions of their job. This position is going to support teaching pre-employment skills in high schools or with individuals who are high school or post-secondary age. Our staff go into a high schools 1-2 hours per week and teach skills to a transition classroom whose teacher is present. They also meet individually in the community, at job sites or virtually to support employment skill development, post-secondary success and on the job success. 

Employment Specialists may support client employment needs by:

• Conducting individual assessments and informational interviews
• Providing on-site job coaching and communicating with employers
• Advising on job shadowing and placement opportunities
• Working with individuals on resume development, preparing for interviews, skill development and job exploration
• Maintaining documentation and file posting
• Working collaboratively throughout Fraser to support individuals and program development for the Career Planning and Employment Services department. 
• Communicating with employment team to insure coordination of employment plans. 

Fraser Offers:

• Remote Hybrid position based on business needs. Helpful, collaborative, and thriving company culture.
• The pay rate for this position is between $17/hr.

• Scheduled performance feedback

• Career growth opportunities

• Opportunities for community involvement in Fraser organized events

• Work-life balance is important; Fraser offers generous paid time off to those employed full time.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits (available to employees working 30 or more hours per week)

• 403(b) retirement account with potential Fraser contribution

• Childcare discount at Fraser School

• Referral bonuses

Location and Schedule:

This is a Full-time position and will be working out of our Fraser Bloomington office, with some remote workdays possible. This position also will include regular travel to metro locations throughout the Twin Cities for job coaching, informational interviews and on-site teaching. Mileage and parking are reimbursed for travel to client meeting sites. Employment Specialists do not transport clients to and from work. 

Flexible Hours

Requirements:

• Valid MN driver's license with acceptable record required.
• Combination of education and work experience in Special Education, Psychology, Social Services, or Human services or related.
• Ability to pass DHS criminal background study required.
• Fluency in the English language including excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills required.
• Basic mathematical skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages required.
• Commitment to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion with focus on culturally responsive practice, internal self-awareness and reflection.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred qualifications:

• Combination of education and work experience in Special Education, Psychology, Social Services, or Human services or related.
• 1 years of experience providing related services to individuals with disabilities preferred.

If this ad makes you excited, apply today for the Employment Specialist position! We can’t wait to meet you!

COVID Notice: Please note the health and safety of Fraser clients and staff is a top priority. We have created health and safety protocols to address the risk of COVID-19. These protocols are continually updated based on the current guidance and best practice recommendations from the MN Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Fraser values a diverse staff to ensure the best outcomes for our diverse client base. We are committed to anti-racism at Fraser. Our anti-racism committee assesses, develops, and implements numerous initiatives ranging from recruiting and retaining diverse staff to staff training and more.

Fraser is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position will be posted at https://www.fraser.org/careers until filled. You must apply online here to be formally considered.

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If you are having trouble applying or have questions, please contact Fraser HR at staffing@fraser.org or 612.767.7550. If you have successfully submitted your application, you will get a confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please check your junk/spam folders, then contact us as we may not have received your application. Thank you for considering Fraser!

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