Job Overview
Employment Specialist – Work Therapy Assistant (Job ID 95110) – Direct Care and Treatment, Cambridge, MN. Full‑time, classified, nonexempt position with rotating shifts. Salary range $24.54–$31.43 per hour. The role supports individuals with a variety of disabilities to secure and maintain employment through Customized Employment.
Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between local businesses (employers) and program participants for community‑based employment opportunities.
- Obtain and set up sites in the community for work assessments, job try‑outs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
- Assist program participants in finding, obtaining, teaching, and providing ongoing support with community jobs.
- Facilitate problem resolution among individuals, families, case managers, community members, staff, and others to coordinate supports and help participants achieve optimum success.
- Assist the program to meet Department of Labor, Minnesota state licensing, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Current and valid driver’s license.
- Basic math skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Clear communication skills to convey complex employment services to community members, employers, and internal teams.
- Basic computer skills sufficient to create Word documents and respond to email.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- A minimum of one year of experience implementing training/employment programs for individuals with cognitive/intellectual disabilities, mental illness, chemical dependency, physical disability, brain injury and/or displaced workers.
- OR one year of experience in an employment field plus one year working with the disability population.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge, training, certification, education, or implementation experience with Customized Employment.
- Experience working with Vocational Rehabilitation Services.
- Experience locating assistive technology resources to maintain successful employment.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, including fertility care (IVF), diabetes care, and dental/orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income after at least three years of service
- Employer‑paid life insurance
- Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
- Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and related disabilities), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies provide reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance in searching or applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers@state.mn.us.
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