Head of Medical Communications

In our employment, housing, and life-enrichment services, we support people to set and achieve their personal goals. As a nonprofit, every Rise team member is driven by our mission. That shared commitment is the foundation of a workplace that embraces a culture of learning and growth by offering extensive training, competitive salaries, and a fun work environment. We are an inspiring leader in disability services that wants to make a real difference in people's lives! The Occupational Communication Specialist provides pre-placement, job placement, training, and long-term employment support to Minnesotans with hearing loss who may also experience other barriers to employment. This position requires reliable transportation and the ability to travel in the community for up to 75% of the time. It also has a hybrid work option. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required to be successful in this role. Support persons served to obtain and maintain fulfilling and rewarding competitive jobs. Provide individualized job placement services through regular meetings with person served to work on job seeking skills, preparing resumes and cover letters and interviewing. Actively cultivate competitive job opportunities with businesses and employers in the community as appropriate. Equip and empower individuals to be successful in their new job opportunity through ongoing support and relationship with employers Adapt communication style to effectively match that of the person served. Help persons served manage their symptoms well at work site. Advocate on behalf of individual with employer regarding job accommodations. Responsible for maintaining a caseload of 12-15 people while tracking and documenting a variety of data about services provided as well as billing through electronic case management systems. Utilize person centered thinking and motivational interviewing to best engage with person served. Ability to communicate in American Sign Language at an advanced level (SLPI score of Advanced Plus - or ability to work towards this goal). Ability to travel to meet persons served and other business needs on a daily basis with use of a personal vehicle; Ability to provide virtual support as needed (high-speed internet connection available). Knowledge of job training practices for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of Hearing. Familiarity in supporting individuals with additional barriers to employment. Knowledge of variety of supported employment systems and community-based training program models. 63 per hour , depending on qualifications ~ Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month ~ Dental insurance less than $17/month ~ Rise sponsored Basic Life & AD &D insurance ~ Voluntary Life, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance ~ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ~ Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role ~ Employee Assistance Program ~ Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year, plus 2 floating holidays ~ A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement. ~ Do you want to work in a fun environment while supporting others to live a life of possibilities? This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people's unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. Our goal is that those we serve, and our team members always feel valued and respected.