Career Consultant

Career Consultant

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Career Consultant to assist people with disabilities find direct community employment. This critical role involves working one-on-one with job seekers to identify their unique strengths, interests, and contributions via Minnesota Customized Employment, ultimately leading to a mutually beneficial job match with a local employer. This isn't just about finding a job; it's about crafting a perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Discovery Process: Conduct comprehensive assessments and activities in community-based, non-work settings to uncover the job seeker's strengths, interests, ideal conditions of employment, and valuable contributions using the Minnesota Customized Employment (MNCE) and Discovery model. This involves interviewing the job seeker, family members, and friends.
• Develop a Vocational Profile: Synthesize all gathered Discovery information into a detailed Vocational Profile that clearly defines the candidate's unique value proposition.
• Job Creation/Negotiation: Utilize the MNCE Profile to engage with potential employers and negotiate/customize job duties that meet the employer's unmet needs while aligning perfectly with the job seeker's identified goals, contributions, and skillset.
• Job Coaching & Support: Provide initial on-site job coaching and fading support to ensure the job seeker's successful transition and retention in the customized position.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation for all services provided, adhering to state and federal regulations.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Epic Enterprise team, families, and funding sources to ensure a cohesive and effective employment plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work, Education, Psychology) preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in job development, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field.
• Proven knowledge and experience in the Discovery Process and MNCE principles are highly desirable.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write professional MCNE plans and effectively negotiate with employers.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer applications.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, epic provides vehicles for transportation of clients.

EOE

Epic Enterprise is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, veteran/military status, disability or handicap, age, sexual orientation, status about public assistance, or any other protected class status defined by law.

Benefits

Benefit package after two full months of full-time employment to include medical (employee contribution), dental, vision, 401K plan, short-term disability, long-term disability, group life insurance, and other elective coverages. Personal time off and eight paid holidays included.

Pay: Nonexempt, $18.00-$20.00 per hour based upon education and experience.

Hours: 1.0 FTE

Adaptable Schedule: This could potentially include hybrid work, and or up to Mon-Sun depending on the needs of our clients. Our priority is delivering exceptional service to our diverse customers and client base. To meet these critical needs, your schedule will be collaboratively designed.

Salary : $18 - $20