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Job Description:

Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist

Location: St. Joseph,Missouri

Department: Employment Services

Employment Type: Part Time

Compensation: $17 per hour

Job Summary:
Are you looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Vocational Support Specialist in the St. Joseph,Missouri area! Our specialists are dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges, fostering growth, and creating tailored action plans that empower clients to unlock their true potential.

In this role, you will leverage your knowledge and creativity to provide invaluable support, ensuring that our clients navigate their journey toward success. Your contributions will not only enhance the lives of those in need but will also promote personal and professional growth within a dynamic and supportive environment.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive evaluations to gauge clients' aptitudes, interests, values, and transferable skills while identifying areas for enhancement.

• Liaise with employment specialists, job developers, and HR managers to synchronize efforts and broker deals furthering clients' career objectives.

• Identify job vacancies that match clients' profiles and assist with applications, interviews, and necessary arrangements for success.

• Advocate for reasonable workplace accommodations that consider functional limitations and remove barriers for clients.

• Provide ongoing training through workshops and courses while keeping abreast of industry trends and acquiring new competencies.

• Instruct clients in essential soft skills including communication, time management, teamwork, and leadership.

• Equip clients with rudimentary computer skills and optimize their technology use for effective job searching.

• Coach clients in financial planning, including budgeting, savings, and retirement provisioning.

• Educate clients on wellness maintenance, covering topics such as stress management and healthy lifestyle choices.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Preferred experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, or social services.

Additional Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

• Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.

Position Perks & Benefits:

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

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.