Employment Specialist

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC•Kirksville, MO

8d•$20 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment Specialist supports the Center for Human Services’ mission by providing high-quality, person-centered employment supports. The role serves as the primary staff member for a caseload of approximately 10–15 individuals and works closely with the Professional Manager to ensure services align with each person’s plan, preferences, and funding requirements. The position also contributes to service planning, documentation, team collaboration, and the training and support of job coaches to promote quality and consistency in service delivery. The Employment Specialist provides individualized employment supports, monitors progress, and adjusts supports to promote independence and workplace integration. The role supports new job placements, including assisting at the worksite during initial days and completing required placement documentation within designated timelines. It also maintains accurate records in SetWorks, participates in team meetings and case reviews, and communicates professionally with clients, employers, and team members. This full-time position is based in Adair County, Kirksville, Missouri. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travel to community and job sites is required. The listed pay is $19.50 per hour.

Requirements

Associate’s degree plus two years of experience in a support, coaching, education, or service coordination role, or a combination of education and experience totaling four years.
Experience teaching, mentoring, or guiding others toward goals.
Ability to plan and deliver individualized supports.
Ability to complete accurate and timely electronic documentation.
Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, employers, and team members.
Ability to adapt to changes in schedules, environments, or job duties.
Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
Comfort working in a variety of community-based settings.
Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, and Paycom.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Good judgment, initiative, and follow-through.
Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.
Reliable communication access.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications within the first 30 days of hire.
Must complete required paid trainings, including CPR and First Aid.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with funding systems such as VR and DMH is strongly preferred.
ACRE or CESP certification after the first year of the position.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary staff member for a caseload of approximately 10–15 individuals.
Provide employment supports aligned with each person’s employment plan, implementation strategies, and level of need.
Monitor progress and adjust supports to promote independence and workplace integration.
Support new job placements by assisting during the initial days at the worksite.
Complete required documentation, including SOPs and placement forms, within designated timelines.
Collaborate with the Professional Manager to support stable job transitions and individualized service planning.
Complete monthly service reports, outcome documentation, and other required entries in SetWorks in accordance with CHS, VR, and DMH standards.
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records of services delivered.
Participate in team meetings and case reviews as directed; prepare updates, share observations, and collaborate on service planning.
Maintain professional written and verbal communication and include the Professional Manager on service-related correspondence.
Complete required paid trainings, including CPR and First Aid.