Vocational Support Specialist: Part-Time

Brightli • Farmington, MO

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About The Position

The Vocational Support Specialist provides individualized training, support, and skill-development services to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. The role supports career planning, job readiness, independent living skills, employment retention, and workplace success through onsite and community-based services. The specialist collaborates with employers, referral sources, and community partners to create employment opportunities and support positive outcomes.

The position is part-time/PRN and based in Farmington, Missouri. It includes community-based work and requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts when needed. The role may involve transporting clients and responding to crisis situations while ensuring client safety and continuity of services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification in CPR and Standard First Aid.
• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance.
• Successful completion of background screening, including criminal history, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, internet platforms, and other electronic systems.
• Understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, education, and independent living.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and facilitate vocational, pre-vocational, social, and independent living skill-development activities.
• Support clients through career exploration, employment preparation, job placement, and employment retention activities.
• Provide onsite and offsite job coaching to help clients learn job duties, develop workplace relationships, and succeed in competitive employment.
• Develop and implement individualized service plans, lessons, strategies, and activities aligned with client goals.
• Coordinate work-based learning experiences, including onboarding activities, timesheets, and employment-related documentation.
• Transport clients as needed to support participation in services and achievement of individualized goals.
• Establish and maintain community-based training and employment sites that promote skill development and career growth.
• Educate employers about the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and assist with workplace accommodations when appropriate.
• Serve as a liaison among clients, employers, referral sources, families, schools, and community stakeholders.
• Monitor client progress, maintain required documentation, and complete reports within established timelines.
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations while ensuring client safety and continuity of services.
• Promote organizational services through community engagement, networking, presentations, and relationship-building.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program offering 24/7 counseling, legal assistance, and financial consultation at no cost to the employee and household.
• Career advancement and wage-growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Career mobility and opportunities for advancement or promotion from within.
• Paid time off package for full-time employees.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits package for full-time employees.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

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