Lead MFIP Employment Counselor

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!

As a Lead Employment Counselor you will assist MFIP program participants who are faced with severe barriers to employment move into the workforce and gain self-sufficiency. The position maintains an active caseload, develops relationships for the purpose of placements/training, and gives work direction and provides key partnership coordination for all Employment Counselors (MFIP) related to case management and troubleshooting.

Position Requirements:

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  Bachelor's degree preferred; significant professional experience may substitute for formal education. Minimum of 3 years of MFIP experience is required.

  
  
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  Experience working with diverse populations in an employment counseling or rehabilitation setting is preferred

  
  
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  Advanced computer skills, including internet, email, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn program specific software/database applications

  
  
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  Experience working with Workforce One, Maxis, ECF, and EDS is preferred

  
  
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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills; effective interpersonal relationship skills

  
  
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  Ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities

  
  

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  This position requires a high level of detail and mandates that employee has both the ability to recall significant amounts of information as well as document and remain organized.

  
  
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  Maintain a friendly and firm disposition since the employee will be working, regularly, with clients that are stressed, frustrated, or otherwise experiencing difficulties

  
  
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  Be receptive to the nature of social work in the U.S. including the concepts of boundaries, confidentiality and empowerment

  
  
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  Must have access to reliable transportation

  
  
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  Knowledge of community resources

  
  
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  Sensitivity towards issues that affect a person's ability to obtain and retain employment

  
  
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  Able to concentrate in a busy office environment and respond to frequent interruptions

  
  
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  Sensitivity toward issues such as domestic abuse, homelessness, mental illness, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities

  
  
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  Able to work with and relate effectively to people from a variety of socio-economic, racial, faith and cultural backgrounds

  
  

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety and respect.