Adult Special Education

Opportunity Partners is looking for an Employment Specialist at our Bloomington location! In this role, you will be helping adults with disabilities meet their vocational goals. You will work with them to develop the proper assessment plan for each individual and then you will train and supervise them in their chosen work. If you are a hardworking and reliable individual who loves making a difference in people’s lives, then we are looking for you!

Opportunity Partners is looking for Life Skills Instructors! As an Instructor at our day program, you will develop and deliver curriculum for a group of adults with developmental disabilities. Curriculum may include self advocacy, communication, job skills development, cooking, recreation – the possibilities are virtually endless! You will also supervise participants in community education and inclusion activities. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual who has a passion for helping others, we are looking for you!

The purpose of this position is to plan, manage, and design individualized service plans for people choosing services from Opportunity Partners, and to provide direction to those people in conjunction with the total program objectives.

As an Instructor at our day program, you will develop and deliver curriculum for a group of adults with developmental disabilities. Curriculum may include self advocacy, communication, job skills development, cooking, recreation – the possibilities are virtually endless. You will also supervise participants in community education and inclusion activities. If you are a creative and reliable individuals with a passion for helping others, we are looking for you!

As a Support Instructor, you will provide general assistance to a group of adults with developmental disabilities.  Duties may include escorting individuals throughout the building as needed, such as to and from classes, during meal times, and to and from the front entrance during pick up and drop off times. Additional duties include responding to requests to help people with personal cares including in the restroom, administering medications, and completing attendance.

As the Assistant Activities Coordinator at Opportunity Partners, you will be providing support to our Life Skills Instructors by gathering materials for activities and lessons and assisting in implementing those activities. If you are looking to get your foot in the door in the human services field and are a creative individual who loves to help others, we are looking for you!

Let us help you develop skills in leadership, independence, communication and problem solving – skills desired by all employers!  Opportunity Partners has a variety of internship opportunities including roles in our Adult Special Education and Day Training programs and in our Residential and Community Living departments. We will help you fine tune the skills you need for future success.  Whether you seek a career in social services, education or supervision, you will obtain the skills and ability to obtain measurable results that will kick start your career upon graduation! We look forward to hearing from you!

Opportunity Partners is looking for a Flex Instructor that will help provide instruction and experiences that help a group of adults with disabilities achieve their vocational goals. You will be flexing between working on our production floor and in our classrooms, teaching about work skills and productivity and assisting in putting those skills to use. If you are an enthusiastic and flexible individual who has a passion for helping others, we are looking for you!

Opportunity Partners is looking for an Employment Specialist in our Programs area in Minnetonka. In this role, you will be coordinating and providing vocational support services to individuals referred to Opportunity Partners’ programs. Your work will include case management, job coaching, and follow up support and will help these individuals meet their vocational goals. If you are a responsible and hardworking individual who loves helping others, then we are looking for you!