Employment Specialist- Full Time

Brightli • Raytown, MO

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About The Position

The Employment Specialist provides individualized career planning, job development, placement, and retention services to clients. The role works with individuals, employers, referral sources, and community partners to create competitive employment opportunities and support long-term vocational success. The specialist acts as an advocate, educator, and resource, helping clients navigate employment and achieve meaningful community integration.

The position is based in Raytown, Missouri, and involves flexible Monday–Friday hours in CST. It includes travel throughout the community for job development, employment supports, and client transportation when needed, as well as on-site and off-site support.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of criminal background, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint screening requirements.
• Current valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance required.
• Knowledge of supporting individuals with disabilities and individuals experiencing barriers to employment, education, or independent living.
• Understanding of case management, rehabilitation principles, and employment support services.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and available community resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, internet-based platforms, and electronic documentation systems.
• Ability to market services, develop employer partnerships, and promote employment opportunities within the community.
• Ability to respond effectively to workplace challenges and support clients in achieving vocational success.
• Ability to perform sedentary work requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, use hands, fingers, and arms repetitively, sit for extended periods, and occasionally stand and walk.
• Ability to safely transport clients, travel extensively throughout the community, and maintain the physical stamina needed for community-based employment services.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least one year of experience providing employment services.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized career plans aligned with clients' strengths, interests, abilities, and employment goals.
• Connect clients with competitive employment opportunities through job development, employer engagement, and community networking.
• Teach and reinforce job-seeking, interviewing, workplace readiness, and job retention skills.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers to identify hiring needs and create employment opportunities for clients.
• Advocate for clients with employers, family members, referral sources, and community partners to support successful employment outcomes.
• Assist clients with benefits planning and informed decision-making about employment, work hours, and compensation.
• Facilitate orientations and provide ongoing vocational counseling, guidance, and support throughout the employment process.
• Educate employers about the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and assist with workplace accommodations as needed.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with treatment teams and stakeholders to support client success.
• Respond to workplace challenges or crises and support successful job retention.
• Maintain communication with referral sources and provide updates about employment outcomes and client progress.
• Travel throughout the community for job development, employment supports, and client transportation when needed.
• Provide on-site and off-site employment supports as necessary.
• Complete other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, and financial consultation for the employee and household at no cost.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Employee discounts on hotels, theme parks, attractions, and college tuition.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits, among others, for full-time employees.
• Initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive training.
• Career mobility and advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED