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Employment Specialist

Thrive
Altoona, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025 CLOSED ON 3/24/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Specialist position at Thrive?

Are you passionate about helping others? Would a flexible schedule be appealing to you? Are you motivated and organized?

Thrive is accepting applications for full-time Employment Specialists in the Des Moines Metro area. Employment Specialists perform some job coaching duties along with helping consumers build job skills, assisting with resume completion, interview preparation, job searches & applications, and communicating and marketing with community businesses.

The Job Coaching aspect is to help those with disabilities and other employment barriers to learn and perform their job duties to the best of their abilities. A job coach also helps ensure employers have great employees and assists our consumers in their new roles to grow and “Thrive” in their community employment!

If you have excellent communication skills, have the ability to work independently, and are passionate and professional about thriving to help others achieve their goals, apply with us! Starting wage is $17-$18 per hour, with the potential for a raise after 90-day probationary period. We are a family-owned business that offers flexible schedules, Chromebooks, paid training, cellphone & mileage reimbursement, paid vacation & sick time, and paid holidays for full-time employees, as well as a generous retirement plan.

Candidates for this position should have a bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience, preferably in human services, sociology, psychology, education, human resources, marketing, sales or business. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and complete all professional development standards required by the State of Iowa to be employed in a Community Rehabilitation Provider setting within required timelines. Reliable transportation is required.

THRIVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $17 - $18

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