Placement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

Client Location : Coon Rapids / Brooklyn Center / St. Louis Park / Minneapolis

About Us

Placement Partners provides community based vocational and residential services to adults with developmental disabilities, TBI and others requiring assistance to work and live independently.

Over the years, we have earned a reputation for providing outstanding human services and we endeavor to meet each challenge with a positive approach.

We invite you to consider being a part of our group of enthusiastic and dedicated employees who strive each day to improve the lives of others and enjoy the success their efforts have achieved.

Join Placement Partners today, and help us create a better tomorrow!

Positions Available : Placement Specialist / Direct Support Professional (Full-Time with Hiring Bonus)

Job Duties :

Instruct and guide the consumer in all areas of job exploration and development while promoting independence at a level relative to each consumer’s ability.

Assist the consumer with obtaining a competitive job within the community consistent with documented abilities and goals noted in their vocational assessment.

Assist the consumer in maintaining their employment status and works with employers to provide ongoing support services to promote job retention and advancement consistent with the consumer’s abilities and vocational aspirations.

Placement Specialist (PS) Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma / GED, have a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle and proof of up to date auto insurance.

Prior experience working with individuals that have developmental disabilities in a social services field is not required but preferred.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $20.00 - $22.50 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Family and Medical Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Paid Training

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s) :

• Are you comfortable working in environments where you may be exposed to pets?
• Are you comfortable working in environments where you may be exposed to second-hand smoke?
• Are you willing to take and can pass the DHS Background check?
• Are you willing to drive your personal vehicle for work and possibly transport clients in your vehicle?

Education :

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience :

working with individuals with disabilities : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Brooklyn Center, MN : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person