Job Description:

Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives and helping them achieve their career goals? Join our team as a Vocational Support Specialist and empower individuals with disabilities to thrive in the workplace. We're seeking a dedicated professional with strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and a heart for serving others. Here are five compelling reasons to apply:

• Make a lasting impact on clients' lives by supporting their career development and independence

• Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for community engagement

• Develop valuable skills in job coaching, career planning, and disability accommodation

• Build relationships with local employers and contribute to a more inclusive workforce

• Be part of a supportive team committed to client success and professional growth

As a Vocational Support Specialist, you'll provide on-site and off-site training and support for clients during skill development, career planning, and employment retention. Your role will involve conducting instructional activities related to soft skills, work skills, and independent living skills. You may also be responsible for locating competitive job sites in the community, contacting employers, and conducting job site analyses. This position requires a compassionate approach, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to diverse client needs.

Springfield, Missouri, offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and small-town charm. With its vibrant downtown, numerous parks, and cultural attractions, Springfield provides an excellent quality of life for its residents. The city's strong sense of community and growing job market make it an ideal place to live and work while making a difference in people's lives.

The Vocational Support Specialist position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more

• Telemedicine – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

• 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

• Opportunities for professional development and growth

• Chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities

• Collaborative team environment with supportive colleagues

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized service plans for clients, focusing on skill development, career planning, and employment retention

• Conduct instructional activities to enhance clients' pre-vocational, social, and independent living skills

• Provide on-site job support to assist clients in learning job duties, interacting with co-workers, and developing natural supports

• Coordinate paid, work-based learning experiences for clients in individual and group settings

• Establish community-based sites for skill development and career planning activities

• Serve as a liaison between employers, clients, and co-workers to facilitate workplace integration

• Educate employers on the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities and facilitate job accommodations

• Monitor and report on clients' progress toward individualized service plan goals

• Create and maintain employer relationships to develop competitive, integrated employment opportunities

• Advocate for clients with employers, referral sources, and other stakeholders

• Promote the organization and its services through community events and awareness activities

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution preferred

• Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services, or other applicable experience preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance required

• Strong customer service skills and effective verbal and written communication abilities

• Proficiency in computer skills, including Word, Excel, and internet platforms

• Understanding of supporting individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, education, and independent living

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally

• Must have or be willing to obtain certification in CPR/First Aid

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight shifts

Keywords: Vocational Support Specialist, Disability Services, Job Coaching, Career Planning, Employment Support, Rehabilitation, Community Integration, Skill Development, Workforce Inclusion, 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.

Firefly 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), Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO), Firefly, Adult and Child Health, and Places for People. 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