Functional Industries

Description:

The Employment Specialist is responsible for assisting participants in obtaining competitive employment opportunities and experiences.

Essential Functions of the Employment Specialist position include:

1. Carry out all phases of employment service

2. Develop client, stakeholder and employer relationships

3. Complete documentation per program policy

Innovative. Community-Minded. Empowered.
Do you have what it takes to be part of the Functional Industries Team?
FUNCTIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC. IS HIRING FOR A VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST

WHAT DOES AN EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST DO?

The Employment Specialist at Functional Industries is responsible for assisting individuals with disabilities with career development, job placement, professional goals and long-term workplace success strategies.

WHAT WOULD A DAY LOOK LIKE AS AN EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST AT FUNCTIONAL INDUSTIRES?

• Develop person centered employment/support plans
• Guide individuals in learning to complete job tasks
• Assist with developing interpersonal skills necessary in the workplace
• Build relationships in the community with businesses and team members
• Develop and follow short and long term work experiences in the community

YOU MAY BE A GREAT EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST IF:

• You have desire and passion to make a difference in the lives of others
• You are an innovative, think outside the box kind of person
• You have a positive attitude and want to be a part of a collaborative team
• You have positive customer service experience

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING AT FUNCTIONAL INDUSTRIES:

• We strive to create a culture of inclusion, teamwork, and community
• Our employees know that at the end of each day, they've made a positive impact in our community and in the lives of others
• Our regular business hours are Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
• Some benefits that Functional Industries offers is a 401(k) with a 4% match, medical and dental benefits, paid time off, ESST and paid holidays

Requirements:

join Functional Industries in paving the innovative path to person-centered services!

Required Skills:

Bachelor's Degree Preferred with 1-3 years related experience in human services, business development, or career services. We will also consider candidates with other college education and work experience. Background Study from the Department of Human Services and Motor Vehicle Record Clearance is required. Candidates must have a valid MN driver's license and current automobile insurance coverage, EOE.

Functional Industries, Inc. is a private nonprofit community rehabilitation and habilitation service provider that delivers essential employment services to individuals with disabilities. For over 50 years, Functional Industries has provided increased production capacity to area businesses by successfully pairing qualified candidates with local employment opportunities through employee development, job placement and retention services.