Why be an Employment Specialist?

Having a paying job and an active life is something many of us take for granted. Imagine having the desire to score your first real job, the satisfaction of your own responsibilities, the bonding and growth from being part of a team, and the reward from someone telling you, "Good job!" but there are hurdles in your way keeping you from accomplishing that goal here is where our Employment Specialist comes in! As an Employment Specialist, you will directly contribute to the mission of MV Advancements by working side-by-side with those we support to help them overcome obstacles, find meaningful employment, and smash their goals! That's what makes being an Employment Consultant amazing.

What does it take to be an Employment Specialist?

MV Advancements believes that everything we do in a day ties back to our Core Values. If you would like to view the full Position Description, follow this link: Employment Consultant I (DSP) Position Description 2021.12.pdf (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qf-W-Q8LcrQ4sp-KeGns4DvEce9IOQ7_/view?usp=sharing)

Core Values and Duties

1. We Are People People!-- Everything you do as an Employment Consultant is tailored to each individual's needs. When scheduling your week or building support plans, everything is done with a person-centered mindset!
2. Let's Try This!-- Approaching situations with creativity and a "Let's Try This" mindset means that we are innovators!! We invite you to share your ideas! You will be building new relationships with community employers and supporting new people.
3. Be Your Best!-- Documentation, billing, sorting through case notes, and keeping all the moving pieces in place for each person on your caseload can sometimes be... boring. Important! But it's not the fun bit. Approach your work with the highest level of integrity and bring your best even to the dreaded paperwork.
4. We Got This!-- Supporting people with a "can-do positive attitude" is a team sport at MVA! We are all here to make sure the work gets done and that the people in our services are living their BEST lives.
5. PIVOT!-- Did not see that coming. Every day at MVA is an adventure (and a fun one). Your schedules are malleable, and who you support and how might change from one moment to the next. Embrace it! Flexibility is a perk of the role.

Salary

This position starts at a competitive wage, $22.00, with a 15% shift differential. We are also currently offering a $500 sign-on bonus--$250 at the time of hire and $250 after your first six months-for certain positions. All hours worked between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM on weekdays, and any hours worked on Saturday or Sunday, earn a shift differential of 15% of your hourly rate! At $22.00, your shift differential would be $3.30 per hour, for a total hourly rate of $25.30 on nights and weekends!

Qualifications for Employment Consultants

• Bachelor's degree and/or 1-year job-seeking or training-related experience.
• Possess the computer skills basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft products, and data entry.
• Proven experience reading, writing, and speaking English effectively in business communication.
• 18 years of age or older with an active driver's license
• BONUS: Fluency in English/Spanish speaking, reading, writing, and translating would help expand our services to those whose primary language is Spanish.

Benefits

Our full-time benefits include:

• Paid Personal Time Off
• 6 Paid holidays plus three "floating" holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for employee-only coverage at minimal cost to the employee
• 100% Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• 100% Employer Paid Life and ad/d Insurance
• Participation in our Revitalization Program, which may be redeemed after 7 years of continued employment for 4 weeks of paid time off

All employees can participate in our company-sponsored 401(k) plan with employer contribution, a 100% employer-paid employee assistance program (EAP) for the employee and their household, access to telemedicine for the employee and anyone in their household, and state and federally-mandated leave programs. These benefits are valued at an additional $6.70/hour!

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you have any questions, contact our Recruitment Specialist via email at hr@mvadvancements.org or over the phone at 503-687-2504.

We take the care and safety of people seriously. To obtain a position, applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen (we are a drug-free workplace), and be approved through our agency-specific DHS background check. If you have questions regarding your ability to qualify, please feel free to call our office at 503-687-2504