Vocational Support Specialist

Burrell Behavioral Health•Springfield, MO

50d

About The Position

Seeking a compassionate and driven Vocational Support Specialist to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to empower clients, foster independence, and support their personal and career growth. We are looking for a patient and adaptable professional with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for helping others. Join us in our mission to promote inclusion and create pathways to success. The Vocational Support Specialist (VSS) plays a vital role in providing comprehensive on/off-site training, skill development, and employment support for clients. As a VSS, you will conduct instructional activities, facilitate career planning, and assist with job retention efforts. Your responsibilities will include locating job sites, liaising with employers, conducting job site analyses, and ensuring compliance with necessary reporting and paperwork. Springfield, Missouri, offers a vibrant community with a rich cultural heritage and ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. This picturesque town provides a welcoming environment for personal and professional growth. The Vocational Support Specialist position offers... All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more Telemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field preferred
Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services, or related fields preferred
Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect
Completion of New Hire Orientation and Relias Learning training requirements
Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance
Reliable means of transportation to transport clients
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, and stoop
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Close vision and ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain knowledge of disabilities and assistive technologies to support clients' goals
Contribute to and implement individualized service plans for skill development and career planning
Coordinate paid work-based learning experiences, job orientation, and timesheets
Transport and support clients in carrying out individualized service plan objectives
Monitor progress, ensure service authorizations, and track service utilization
Complete required reporting and documentation
Facilitate pre-vocational, vocational, social, and independent living skill development
Establish community-based sites for skill development and career planning activities
Provide on-site job support, accommodations, and natural support facilitation
Educate employers on hiring individuals with disabilities and job accommodations
Coordinate off-site job supports, benefits planning, transportation, and essential services
Implement long-term employment success strategies through Extended Services Plans
Respond to crisis situations at worksites
Maintain contact with referral sources and identify potential referrals
Teach job-seeking and job retention skills
Create employer relationships and develop competitive, integrated employment opportunities
Advocate for clients and promote the organization's services

Benefits

All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
Telemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
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