
Posted 10 days ago
Employment Specialist
AI Summary
Helps individuals find and succeed in jobs in Barron and Polk Counties by building relationships with businesses and providing support to job seekers, focusing on individual abilities.
About this role
Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can make a difference each day?
"You never have to wonder if you make a difference. You do every single day. I wish I would have found CRI 20 years ago." - Sharon, Services Director
As an employment Specialist you will:
- Help people find the right jobs in Barron and Polk Counties and the surrounding communities.
- Develop relationships with businesses in the community.
- Provide support to consumers to allow them to be successful in their new jobs.
- Concentrate on an individual’s abilities rather than a possible disability.
- Get to make a difference in the community by helping place consumers in jobs that they are excited to start.
Why work at CRI?
- It’s a rewarding job where you can make a difference in people’s life.
- 2 weeks of PTO
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid training
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Monthly Cell phone reimbursement
- 401k with a company match
- Hourly wage of $19.00 an hour
This is a part time position working about 20-25 hours a week in the Barron and Polk County areas. This position will turn into a full time role as your caseload grows.
Qualifications
A degree or experience in Marketing, Business, Vocational Rehabilitation or another human services field.
Experience working with job seekers of various abilities is a plus.
Who is CRI?
CRI Inc. is a local organization providing employment skills. We work with individuals who may need support due to the presence of a barrier, typically because of the presence of a disability.
Our mission is: To empower and support individuals to achieve their highest level of independence in the community”.
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