• Employment Condition: Full Time; 1.0FTE 40 hours per week/80 hours per pay period • Shift: Rotating • Insurance Eligibility: Anticipated Full Employer Contribution

The Employment Counselor refers individuals to support services, provides career and related counseling services to individuals who are referred to the program. Building relationships with external partners; Vocational Rehabilitation Services, School Districts, and referrals through CBS/MSOCS Vocational Services through waiver funding. Providing supports to individuals attending CBS/MSOCS vocational programs who are challenged by cognitive, emotional, and physical barriers. The Employment Counselor will work under general supervision, assessing career goals, skills, natural abilities, developing individual support plans, self-assessments, and potential employment and community engagement opportunities. The Employment Counselor will perform other duties as assigned. Individuals attending CBS Vocational programs are challenged by various cognitive, emotional and physical disabilities. MSOCS Vocational Programs provide community based services, which includes employment development, employment supports (job coaching) and day support services (community integration). Our employees provide support to individuals receiving services out in their local communities, rather than services being provided on-site, all day. All employees are provided training in job coaching, and individualized trainings based upon the individuals’ needs. MSOCS Vocational Programs are located in the following communities: Willmar, Baxter, Cambridge, Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, Faribault, Mankato/St. Peter, Owatonna, Roseville, Coon Rapids, Cloquet, Duluth and Virginia.

• 2 years experience in providing career guidance, vocational counseling, job placement or similar function such as Social Work or Human Services. (An Associate's Degree or higher in Social Service, Social Work or Human Services or a related field will substitute for 1 year of required experience) • Computer and Math Skills • Knowledge of client assessment, case management and placement techniques • Effective Human Relation skills • Excellent communication skills • Certified in Customized Employment currently.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. • 5 years of experience working with vocational services.

Available upon request from the local Human Resources Office.

*Bidders – Please note that you will be required to provide an updated resume to the hiring supervisor/manager for this position.