Employment Specialist/Direct Support Professional – Thrive – Full-time

Are you a highly motivated and efficient leader committed to helping others THRIVE and achieve their goals? This may be the role for you!

Thrive is accepting applications for full-time Employment Specialists in the Cherokee/Storm Lake area.

Job duties would include:

  • Helping those with disabilities/employment barriers learn and perform job duties
  • Help with barrier identification and ideas to overcome them
  • Ensure that partnered employers have great employees
  • Assist Thrive consumers in their roles to they can “Thrive” in community employment
  • Helping consumers build job skills
  • Assist in resume completion and interview preparation
  • Assist in conducting job searches and completing applications
  • Marketing and communication with community businesses

If you have excellent interview skills, out of the box quality of thinking, the ability to work independently as well as with a team, and are passionate and professional about thriving to help others achieve their goals, apply with us!

Thrive is a family-owned business that offers:

  • Flexible schedules
  • Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
  • Chromebooks
  • Paid training
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Paid holidays for full-time employees
  • A generous retirement plan.

Candidates for this position should have a bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience, preferably in human services, sociology, psychology, education, or a related field. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and complete all professional development standards required by the State of Iowa to be employed in a Community Rehabilitation Provider setting within the required timelines. Reliable transportation is required.

THRIVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

  • Driver’s License (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • Cherokee, IA 51012 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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