- 8500 210th St W #148, Lakeville, MN 55044
- kota@kotaconnections.net
- 952·469·1555
- 8500 210th St W, Suite 148, Lakeville, MN 55044
- kota@kotaconnections.net
- 952·469·1555
We are a small, family-run 245D provider in Lakeville. We hire people who want to make a real difference in someone's daily life, and we expect them to be patient, dependable, and able to handle real responsibility from day one.
Most of our team works directly with clients in their homes, at their jobs, or on activities. Staff support employment, apartment check-ins, medical appointments, and community events. The more a prospective employee can commit to Kota, the more Kota can pay.
• Work out of the office on a regular daily basis
• Carry a broader mix of employment, in-home, and activity support
• Work as scheduled, hours and schedule vary person to person
• Can set up an IRA; pay rises with commitment given to Kota
Drive clients to activities, jobs, and appointments using a personal or company vehicle
Handle the practical side, documentation, scheduling, communication with families and case managers
Step in when something does not go to plan, and stay calm while doing it
The roles below are currently open. Application instructions are at the bottom of this section.
Make a difference! Join Kota Connections as a full-time Community Employment Specialist (CES) to make a positive difference in the employment of people with disabilities. Enjoy a fulfilling job helping clients searching, applying, and maintaining employment.
Job Summary:
Community Employment Specialists (CES) at Kota Connections have a fun and rewarding job supporting individuals with disabilities in searching for and maintaining employment in the community. As a CES you will be supporting individuals in building their resume, interviewing skills, and increasing their likelihood of gaining employment in the community. Community Employment Specialists take an individual approach to each person served in finding the right employment possibilities for each person. You will be providing transportation and support in searching for job possibilities as well as interviews and job check ins.
Requirements:
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, insurance, and willingness to transport clients in personal vehicles
- Ability to effectively communicate in English
- Basic computer skills (Must be able to navigate our website and use a computer for documentation)
- Genuine interest in working with adults with developmental disabilities
- Prior history working with disabled adults encouraged
- Background study clearance
- Bachelor’s degree or four years’ experience working in the field
- 18 years of age or older
$18.00 – $19.00 hourly wage
Make a difference! Join Kota Connections as a part-time evening and weekend program counselor to make a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Enjoy a fulfilling job providing direct support to assist people in maintaining their independence, engaging with their peers, and enjoying their community.
Job Summary:
Community Employment Specialists (CES) at Kota Connections have a fun and rewarding job supporting individuals with disabilities in searching for and maintaining employment in the community. As a CES you will be supporting individuals in building their resume, interviewing skills, and increasing their likelihood of gaining employment in the community. Community Employment Specialists take an individual approach to each person served in finding the right employment possibilities for each person. You will be providing transportation and support in searching for job possibilities as well as interviews and job check ins.
Requirements:
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, insurance, and willingness to transport clients in personal vehicles
- Ability to effectively communicate in English
- Basic computer skills (Must be able to navigate our website and use a computer for documentation)
- Genuine interest in working with adults with developmental disabilities
- Prior history working with disabled adults encouraged
- Background study clearance
- Bachelor’s degree or four years’ experience working in the field
- 18 years of age or older
$15.00 hourly after required training is completed
We are small enough that everyone on the team knows everyone else. Staff are trusted to make decisions. The work is real, the clients are real, and the relationships you build last.
Direct access to the owner, not a corporate HR layer
Option to set up an IRA with a 3% match
Download the application, fill it out, and email it to referrals@kotaconnections.net with a copy of your resume if you have one. We will follow up with the next steps. Questions before you apply? Call us.