Employment Consultant Level

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Apply Job Type Full-time Description Position Summary
Are you good with people? Are you patient? Compassionate? Are you
organized and driven to succeed? Do you want to make a difference in the
lives of people Rise serves? If you said yes to these questions you have
the most important qualifications for the job! This position entails
providing job development and retention services to people served by
Rise in Western Wisconsin. Assist people in developing job goals,
job-seeking skills, and identifying potential employers. Network and
market Rise and the people we support to business partners. This
position requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel in
the community for up to 75% of the time. It also has a hybrid work
option. Hiring Bonus $1,000 ($500 after 6 month work anniversary and
$500 after 12 month work anniversary) Responsibilities The purpose of
this position is to assist people with various disabilities (mental
health/brain injuries/developmental/physical) to find and keep jobs in
Western Wisconsin (Pierce and St. Croix Counties). Rise is all about
people and potential. We provide uniquely tailored and innovative
programs, opening doors to success for the people we serve and our
staff. We embrace a culture of learning and offer extensive training and
career development opportunities. Provide individualized job placement
services through weekly meetings with people Rise serves to work on job
seeking skills, preparing resumes, cover letters and interviewing
Actively cultivate competitive job opportunities with businesses and
employers in the community Communicate with diverse stakeholders
including the individual, businesses and employers, case managers,
social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors Equip and empower
individuals to be successful in their new job opportunity through
ongoing support Advocate on behalf of individual with employer regarding
job accommodations Responsible for maintaining a caseload while tracking
and documenting variety of data about services provided as well as
billing Utilize person centered thinking to best engage with the people
Rise serves. Requirements Knowledge of supported employment field and
one year of experience providing job placement and job development
services preferred (we are willing to train the right person) Knowledge
and/or experience working with adults with a disability preferred
(Again, we are willing to train the right person!) Ability to use
electronic devices for organization and data tracking (ie: electronic
calendar, email, etc.) Excellent organizational skills Compliance with
the necessary Wisconsin DHS and Rises MVR background check
requirements Former teachers, sales people and other professionals
encouraged to apply Willingness to adhere to Rises COVID policy
Benefits This position offers a hybrid work… For full info follow
application link. An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/2DDE20654D104448