Employment Support Specialist

13 Hours ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Employment Support Specialist (Job Coach), you will provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities to help them find and succeed in competitive employment. This involves building trust with clients, conducting career assessments, assisting with resumes and interviews, supporting onboarding and training, providing ongoing coaching, and writing progress reports. This hybrid role includes in-person and remote work. The role aims to create a positive and lasting impact by helping individuals achieve their employment goals. The job description further mentions the importance of the mission of Dungarvin and the values of respecting the choices of the people they support and focuses on empowering people with disabilities.
Must have:
  • 2-year degree or equivalent experience in human services.
  • Experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring.
  • Knowledge of job markets and hiring process.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Strong comfort with technology.
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
Good to have:
  • Fluency in ASL, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oromo.
Perks:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life & Supplemental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • FSA & HSA Options
  • PTO + PTO Donation Bank
  • 401(k) + Scheduled Pay Increases
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Growth & Mobility Opportunities
  • Paid Training & Dedicated Support

Job Details

📍 Dakota County, MN | 💼 Hybrid Role | 💲 $19.50–$19.80/hour (based on qualifications) A Little About Us At Dungarvin, we are more than a national provider of support services—we are a mission-driven organization rooted in respect, inclusion, and person-centered care. Since 1976, we have been committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including those with mental health, behavioral, and complex medical needs. Dungarvin’s mission is simple yet powerful: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. This mission guides everything we do—from the way we build individualized service plans to how we engage with families, teams, and communities. We believe each person deserves to direct their own life, and we work to ensure their voices are heard and honored. Operating across fifteen states, our team members—from direct support professionals to administrative staff—share a common purpose: to empower people with disabilities to live meaningful lives, on their own terms. Through Medicaid and Community Support Waivers, we deliver flexible, high-quality services tailored to each individual’s goals, values, and aspirations. Join our Dungarvin family and help us make a lasting impact—one person, one voice, one choice at a time. This is not a group home position. What You'll Do As a Employment Support Specialist (Job Coach), you’ll provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities as they explore, secure, and succeed in competitive, integrated employment. You’ll be a mentor, advocate, and partner in helping others reach their goals through: * Meeting clients in their homes and community to build trust and connection * Conducting career assessments that focus on individual strengths, skills, and interests * Helping develop or revise resumes, practice interviews, and identify job leads * Supporting onboarding and training with new employers * Providing ongoing coaching to promote job retention and personal growth * Attending team meetings, writing progress reports, and maintaining clear communication * Creating positive, lasting impact—one job, one goal, one success at a time This hybrid role includes in-person and remote work, with up to two days per week working from home based on service needs. Mileage for work-related travel is reimbursed. Please read this blog post for more insight on what it is like to be a Job Coach with Dungarvin: Week in the Life of a Job Coach - Dungarvin What We Offer * 🏥 Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (for FT employees) * 🛡️ Life & Supplemental Insurance * 🐾 Pet Insurance * 💳 FSA & HSA Options * 🏖️ PTO + PTO Donation Bank * 📈 401(k) + Scheduled Pay Increases * 🧠 Employee Assistance Program * 🛣️ Mileage Reimbursement * 🚀 Growth & Mobility Opportunities in 15 states * 📚 Paid Training & Dedicated Support Minimum Requirements * 2-year degree or equivalent experience in human services, mental health, or disability support * Experience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring roles * Knowledge of job markets and the hiring process * High school diploma or GED * Strong comfort with technology * Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance Preferred * Fluency in ASL, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or Oromo Dungarvin is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an environment where diversity, equity, and inclusion are not only valued but celebrated. ➡️ Curious what it's like to be a Job Coach? Read a Week in the Life of a Job Coach - Dungarvin and get inspired! #DMNJ 6/16

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