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Burrell Behavioral Health SE Vocational Support Specialist- PT in United States
Job Description:
Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist
Location: Springfield, Missouri
Employment Type: Part-time
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? As a Vocational Support Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve their personal and professional goals. We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who:
Excel in providing personalized support
Have strong communication skills
Are adept at building relationships with clients and employers alike
In this role, you'll provide on-site and off-site training and support for clients during skill development, career planning, and employment retention. You'll conduct instructional activities related to soft skills, work readiness, and independent living. Additionally, you may be responsible for locating competitive job sites in the community, contacting employers, and conducting job site analyses. This position requires completing necessary reports and paperwork as assigned.
Springfield, Missouri, offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and small-town charm. With its vibrant arts scene, beautiful parks, and strong sense of community, Springfield provides an ideal setting for both personal and professional growth.
The Vocational Support Specialist position offers…
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives
Professional development and growth opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
Develop individualized service plans and conduct activities to support clients' skill development, career planning, and employment retention
Instruct and facilitate pre-vocational, social, and independent living skill development
Provide on-site job supports to assist clients in learning job duties and interacting with co-workers
Coordinate paid, work-based learning experiences for clients in individual and group settings
Serve as a liaison between employers, clients, and co-workers to facilitate workplace integration
Create and maintain employer relationships to develop competitive, integrated employment opportunities
Advocate for clients with employers, referral sources, and other stakeholders
Educate employers on the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities and facilitate job accommodations
Monitor and report on client progress towards individualized service plan goals
Transport clients to support their goals and objectives as identified in their service plans
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, or social services preferred
Additional Qualifications:
Strong customer service and communication skills
Proficiency in computer applications including Word, Excel, and internet platforms
Understanding of supporting individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, education, and independent living
Current driver's license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance required
Reliable personal transportation for client transport (excluding Uber, taxi, public transit, pool cars, etc.)
Must have or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
Ability to pass a background check including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect screening
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Keywords: Vocational Support, Disability Services, Job Coach, Employment Specialist, Career Development, Rehabilitation, Community Support, Skill Training, Job Placement, Supported Employment
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
About Brightli
Brightli is on a mission: A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.
Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.
Brightli Snapshot
200 locations
4 states
19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees