TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDES:
- Introduction and role of a Community Support Specialist in Human Services
- Northstar Digital Literacy certificates
- Customer service and terminology
- Business professionalism and leading in Human Services
- Coaching, counseling, and navigating resources
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current resident of Ramsey County
- 18 – 30 years old
- High school diploma/GED
- Low income household eligibility
- Subject to criminal background check as positions vary in policies
- Seeking employment in Human Services
- 1 year of recent customer service experience
BENEFITS:
- This is paid training, earn stipends up to $400 as you learn!
- Gain experience through a paid internship!
- Average starting wage of industry employment $20-22/hour
- Support including interview clothing, fuel, or bus cards.
- Paid internship, Job coach & placement opportunities
Schedule:
Next class starts August 20, 2024
Application deadline is August 2
In-Person
Monday - Thursday from 9:30am - 2:30pm (8 weeks + 6 weeks paid internship)
Location:
Hired, 800 Minnehaha Ave E #200 St Paul, MN 55106
Program is a collaborative between Hired, Merrick, and Karen Organization of MN and funded by American Rescue Plan Act
Contact: Caitlin Osell
Email: Caitlin.Osell@hired.org
Call: 612-433-9328
Training and Certification Includes:
- Introduction and role of a Community Support Specialist in Human Services
- Northstar Digital Literacy certificates
- Mental Health First Aid certification
- Customer service and terminology
- Business professionalism and leading in Human Services
- Coaching, counseling, and navigating resources
No cost to participants.