Employment Support Specialist
Job title: Employment Support Specialist in Apple Valley, MN at Dungarvin
Company: Dungarvin
Job description: Company DescriptionDakota County, MN | Hybrid Role | $19.50–$19.80/hour (based on qualifications)A Little About UsAt 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.Job DescriptionWhat You'll DoAs 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 connectionConducting career assessments that focus on individual strengths, skills, and interestsHelping develop or revise resumes, practice interviews, and identify job leadsSupporting onboarding and training with new employersProviding ongoing coaching to promote job retention and personal growthAttending team meetings, writing progress reports, and maintaining clear communicationCreating positive, lasting impact—one job, one goal, one success at a timeThis 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:What We OfferMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance (for FT employees)️ Life & Supplemental InsurancePet InsuranceFSA & HSA Options️ PTO + PTO Donation Bank401(k) + Scheduled Pay IncreasesEmployee Assistance Program️ Mileage ReimbursementGrowth & Mobility Opportunities in 15 statesPaid Training & Dedicated SupportQualificationsMinimum Requirements2-year degree or equivalent experience in human services, mental health, or disability supportExperience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring rolesKnowledge of job markets and the hiring processHigh school diploma or GEDStrong comfort with technologyValid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurancePreferredFluency in ASL, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or OromoAdditional InformationDungarvin 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 and get inspired!#DMNJ5/19
Expected salary: $19.5 - 19.8 per hour
Location: Apple Valley, MN
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Company: Dungarvin
Job description: Company DescriptionDakota County, MN | Hybrid Role | $19.50–$19.80/hour (based on qualifications)A Little About UsAt 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.Job DescriptionWhat You'll DoAs 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 connectionConducting career assessments that focus on individual strengths, skills, and interestsHelping develop or revise resumes, practice interviews, and identify job leadsSupporting onboarding and training with new employersProviding ongoing coaching to promote job retention and personal growthAttending team meetings, writing progress reports, and maintaining clear communicationCreating positive, lasting impact—one job, one goal, one success at a timeThis 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:What We OfferMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance (for FT employees)️ Life & Supplemental InsurancePet InsuranceFSA & HSA Options️ PTO + PTO Donation Bank401(k) + Scheduled Pay IncreasesEmployee Assistance Program️ Mileage ReimbursementGrowth & Mobility Opportunities in 15 statesPaid Training & Dedicated SupportQualificationsMinimum Requirements2-year degree or equivalent experience in human services, mental health, or disability supportExperience in teaching, coaching, or mentoring rolesKnowledge of job markets and the hiring processHigh school diploma or GEDStrong comfort with technologyValid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurancePreferredFluency in ASL, Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or OromoAdditional InformationDungarvin 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 and get inspired!#DMNJ5/19
Expected salary: $19.5 - 19.8 per hour
Location: Apple Valley, MN
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