At Rise, we believe that everyone deserves opportunities to live a life filled with purpose and pride. In our employment, housing, and life-enrichment services, we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. As a nonprofit, every Rise team member is driven by our mission. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment. We are an inspiring leader in disability services that wants to make a real difference in people’s lives!

Position Summary

Provide job development and retention services to people served by Rise. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized job placement services through weekly 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.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including treatment and sober housing teams, probation officers, businesses and employers.
• Equip and empower individuals to be successful in their new job opportunity through ongoing support.
• Responsible for maintaining a caseload of no more than 20 people while tracking and documenting variety of data about services provided as well as billing.
• Utilize person centered thinking and motivational interviewing to best engage with person served.

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