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Job Class: Employment Counselor Specialist

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86563

+ **Location** : Southeast Minnesota

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes - Telework Mobile

+ **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 06/10/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/16/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS MAPE State Operated Svcs

+ **Division/Unit** : MSOCS Admin / Regional Rehabilitation Sup

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift (mainly days, but could be an occasional evening or holiday)

+ **Days of Work** : Varies

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - Travel in region required

+ **Salary Range:** $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This posting will be used to fill a permanent, part-time (30 hours a week/ 60 hours per pay period), position within DHS Community Based Services site in Southeast Minnesota area.

The Employment Counselor Specialist works across divisions of CBS providing employment consultation, using their professional expertise to offer collaboration of vocational services across multiple programs of Community Based Services. Offer guidance to internal staff (SDS, EC, WTA, and WTT’s) in ACRE certified Customized Employment, a nationally recognized curriculum. Provide quality reviews to multiple vocational programs to promote person centered services that meet 245D licensing requirements, CARF standards, and VRS contract guidelines. Offers collaboration between programs in direct hire employment and community integration opportunities for individuals attending CBS Vocational programs. Develops and maintains knowledge of community resources for all programs. Serve as a lead worker over professional staff; serve in a specialty capacity as a subject matter expert in various areas such as, but not limited to, benefits coach, assistive technology, Customized Employment, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and MEDICAID waiver services. Serves as a consultant of employment services for other divisions of CBS, including but not limited to Vocational Services, Minnesota Life Bridge, Crisis homes, and Community Support Services.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to human services, and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; OR

• Associate’s degree in a field related to human services, and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; OR

• A diploma in a field related to human services from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 and older; OR

• A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services and disabilities; and four years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons age 65 or older under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications in one of the categories above.

Candidates must also meet these required qualifications:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License

• 2 years lead work as an employment service provider working with people with disabilities

• Must be able to travel between multiple sites

Preferred Qualifications

Trained and certified in ACRE Customized Employment

Work experience as a vendor for VRS

Previous experience training staff in providing vocational services

D/C experience

Extensive experience finding community employment for individuals with disabilities

Experience supporting people with complex barriers to community employment

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.