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Job Title:Service Specialist (DSP)
Work Type:Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular
 
Salary Offered:Minimum $16.00 Hourly
Benefits:401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan
 
Physical Required:Yes
Drug Testing Required:Yes
Education Required:High School Diploma/GED
Experience Required:Unspecified
 
Required Skills:
Qualifications:
High school diploma required
Access to reliable transportation for work driving purposes
Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance
Candidate must complete and pass a pre-employment background study; a physical and drug screen; and have access to reliable transportation for work purposes.
Preferred Skills:
 
Job Description:
Lifeworks is seeking a full-time Service Specialist to support adults with disabilities through focused activities that challenge and enrich their long-range goals. The Service Specialist will work in Apple Valley, the surrounding community, and virtually.
Position Title: Service Specialist
Department: Apple Valley
Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday (Non-exempt)
Location: Lifeworks Services – Apple Valley
Compensation: $17/hr+
Sign on bonus: up to $1,500 (to be paid out at 60 days and 120 days of employment
Why Work at Lifeworks
Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities.
Lifeworks is proud to be recognized as a 2022 Top Workplace by the Star Tribune, ranking #28 among mid-size companies.
What we offer employees:
Lifeworks offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
11 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus a Personal Holiday)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Career progression plan
Learn More About This Role
You’ll succeed in this role if you:
Are passionate about working at a mission-driven organization which promotes self-determination and choice for people with disabilities.
Enjoy developing innovative opportunities which enhance everyday lives.
Seek out diverse perspectives and are willing to learn with and from others.
Are engaged by supporting others in building new skills, exploring their interests, and meeting their goals.
Are flexible and like working in a fast-paced environment which can change day to day.
Can communicate effectively both through writing and speaking with others.
Are tech savvy and familiar with video meeting software, like Zoom, and Microsoft Office products like Outlook, Word, and Microsoft Teams.
Are open to learning new skills which will help you be successful in this role and expand your career opportunities.
How you’ll be spending your time:
Developing, organizing, and leading group activities/classes in the center, community or virtually through Zoom.
Teaching a variety of enrichment skills including wellness, healthy living and life skills to individuals in a classroom or one-on-one.
Transporting individuals out into the community for volunteering and other outings using a company vehicle or personal vehicle.
Supporting individuals in completing goals and documenting their progress.
Observing safety procedure

Bilingual/multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Equity Statement:
Lifeworks strives to be radically accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We appreciate the vibrancy of differences, center the voices of silenced and marginalized people, and champion universal rights.
Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply

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