Job Description

The person in this position is responsible for securing work opportunities for the people we support in our programs. This person will work with the business community as well as MSS leadership to identify and coordinate opportunities for supported employment teams and individual employment.

Join Our Team – and make a difference in the lives of others!

Responsibilities:

• Focusing on the areas identified by people in the programs, develop opportunities for MSS with current, new, and past customers for community work sites.
• Actively work with prospective customers to identify all components of potential contracts, including all aspects of quality and safety related requirements.
• Work with the employment services team to identify individual job interest and skills, desired geographic locations, and other pertinent information for job identification. Identify employers that have corresponding job opportunities to help facilitate placement.
• Work cooperatively with the MSS Operations Team to develop community partnerships for the Community Hub, community engagement, and grant/fundraising opportunities.
• Manage the eTrac program including collaborating with external consultants. Responsible for presentation of eTrac to funders and other interested parties, along with sales to external organizations.
• Work cooperatively with program staff and customers to ensure that work is done to the customer's satisfaction. Promote communication between the customer and program staff, and assist with resolving any issues or concerns.
• Act as a liaison with other agencies and organizations to promote the interests of MSS. Speak on behalf of MSS at public functions. Attend trade shows, community fairs, job fairs, etc. as requested.

Requirements

Must have strong interpersonal and project management skills. Must have a minimum of 2 years of demonstrated success in professional sales. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with demonstrated competency in public speaking. Must relate well to people with disabilities. Must be proficient with technology including Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.). Must be comfortable completing data entry tasks in a timely fashion.

Must be in Minnesota to attend in-person meetings, speak at public functions, attend trade shows, community fairs, etc.

Must pass a Department of Human Services Background check and other background checks as required by MSS. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable as determined by our insurance carrier.

Benefits

Benefits include company sponsored health, dental, life and disability insurance, paid holidays and PTO and a 401K plan with company match. Starting pay for this position is $55,000 Annually. Pay rate will be determined based on relevant skills and experience.

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