Vocational Support Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Department: Employment Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Vocational Support Specialist and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. You will play a key role in helping clients develop their skills for independence, career success, and retention in employment. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a proactive approach to client support. As part of our team, you'll be instrumental in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone thrives.

As a Vocational Support Specialist, you will provide both on-site and off-site training and support for clients, guiding them through skill development, career planning, and retaining employment. Your responsibilities will include conducting instructional activities related to soft, work, and independent living skills while also collaborating with clients to create individualized service plans.

This position offers…
· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
· Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
· Additional Perks & Benefits – Scroll down to the bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:
· Conduct soft skills and vocational training for clients to facilitate job readiness and retention.
· Develop and implement individualized service plans in collaboration with clients.
· Coordinate work-based learning experiences, including orientation and completion of necessary paperwork.
· Transport clients to support their goals in line with their individualized service plans.
· Monitor client progress and ensure compliance with service authorizations.
· Provide job site analyses and establish community-based training opportunities.
· Serve as a liaison between clients and employers, advocating for clients' needs in the workplace.
· Educate employers on the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and facilitate necessary job accommodations.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
· A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required; an associate’s or bachelor's degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution is preferred.
· Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services, or other applicable experience is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:
· Successful completion of a background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
· Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance are required.
· Completion of New Hire Orientation and annual Relias training is required.

Physical Requirements:
· ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
· Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Keywords: Vocational Support, Disability Services, Employment Planning, Job Retention, Life Skills, Community Advocate, Rehabilitation, Client Support

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

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 user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.