Vocational Support Specialist - DMH

Brightli • Springfield, MO

19d

About The Position

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Vocational Support Specialist-DMH , where you'll make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Your role will be pivotal in promoting their personal and employment goals by providing tailored support and guidance. If you're passionate about helping others, flexible in your work availability, and skilled in developing individualized plans, you're exactly what we're looking for. Together, we can create a supportive environment that honors the unique strengths of each client. In this role, you will be responsible for facilitating personalized skill development and career planning, ensuring clients receive the necessary resources and support to thrive in their work environments. 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 bottom of this post to learn more

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field is preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services, or related fields is preferred.
• Successful completion of background checks.
• Must have current driver's license with an acceptable driving record and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services, or related fields is preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treat all clients, referral sources, stakeholders, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of disabilities and potential assistive technology/accommodations.
• Compile and review vocational, medical, psychological, and educational information to assist clients with skill development.
• Contribute to and/or develop individualized service plans with clients.
• Conduct activities identified within clients’ individualized service plans.
• Coordinate paid, work-based learning experiences, including orientation and paperwork.
• Transport clients to meet goals identified in their service plans.
• Monitor and report on progress toward individualized service plan goals.
• Ensure authorizations for services are current.
• Instruct and facilitate clients’ skill development in vocational, social, and independent living contexts.
• Develop strategies and curriculum for skill development based on individualized service plans.
• Establish community-based sites for skill development and career planning.
• Provide onsite job supports to assist clients with their job duties.
• Educate employers regarding the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities.
• Serve as a liaison between employers, clients, and co-workers.

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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