What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Services Consultant position at Occupational Development Center?
Are you looking for a rewarding experience? As an Employment Services Consultant, you will mentor, coach and empower individuals with disabilities in their search for rewarding sustainable employment in their community. You will work closely as part of a collaborative team to achieve the person's individual employment needs. You will teach and model skills needed for achieving employment goals and independence while encouraging and empowering individuals to recognize their potential. Engages persons served and establishes trusting, collaborative relationships directed towards the goal of competitive employment in community settings. Helps client think about long-term employment goals, work history, strengths, personal culture and other factors that relate to vocational goals. Develops individual employment plans with the person served and with input from the case management team. GED and two years training / experience in human services / relations or retail industry. Strong interpersonal skills to work cohesively with a cross section of both business and social services professionals. Support individuals in developing skills to handle work situations appropriately. Maintain timesheets, attendance records and other program related paperwork. Valid driver's license with an insurable, unrestricted driver's record that meets the requirements of ODC's insurance provider. Mandatory Department of Human Services Background Study Employment application and job description available at www.odcmn.org We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace. People of color, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply
