Occupational Communications Specialist – Level 1, Level 2, American Sign Language

Softworx orporated

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Saint Paul • Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $23 - $24 per hour

About the role

  • Support persons served to obtain and maintain fulfilling and rewarding competitive jobs.
  • Provide individualized job placement services through regular meetings with person served to work on job seeking skills, preparing resumes and cover letters and interviewing.
  • Actively cultivate competitive job opportunities with businesses and employers in the community as appropriate.
  • Equip and empower individuals to be successful in their new job opportunity through ongoing support and relationship with employers.
  • Adapt communication style to effectively match that of the person served.
  • Train individuals to meet employer expectations including appropriate behaviors and production standards.
  • Help persons served manage their symptoms well at work site.
  • Advocate on behalf of individual with employer regarding job accommodations.
  • Responsible for maintaining a caseload of 8-10 people while tracking and documenting a variety of data about services provided as well as billing through electronic case management systems.
  • Utilize person centered thinking and motivational interviewing to best engage with person served.
  • Approach services with a trauma-informed lens.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate in American Sign Language at an advanced level (SLPI score of Advanced Plus - or ability to work towards this goal).
  • Applicants must comply with and pass Department of Human Services background check (Rule 11).
  • Applicants must have a valid driver license.
  • Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check.
  • Ability to travel to meet persons served and other business needs on a daily basis with use of a personal vehicle; mileage reimbursed.
  • Ability to provide virtual support as needed (high-speed internet connection available).
Benefits
  • Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month
  • Dental insurance less than $17/month
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with a 100% vested employer match
  • Rise sponsored Basic Life & AD &D insurance
  • Voluntary Life, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year, plus 2 floating holidays and 48 hours of ESST time per year
  • Employee resource groups (i.e., DEI, LGBTQ+, recognition and more).
  • A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Rise is a PSLF-eligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
American Sign Languagejob placement servicesresume preparationcover letter preparationinterviewing skillsdata trackingelectronic case management systemsperson centered thinkingmotivational interviewingtrauma-informed care
Soft Skills
communicationadvocacyrelationship buildingadaptabilitysupportive coachingproblem-solvingorganizational skillstime managementempathyinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Department of Human Services background checkMotor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check