Job Description:

Job Title: Employment SpecialistLocation: Rolla, MissouriEmployment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Join our mission of empowering individuals with disabilities or barriers to achieve their vocational goals and thrive in the community. As an Employment Specialist, you will play a vital role in developing and implementing personalized career planning, job placement, and retention support services. We seek a compassionate professional with expertise in vocational counseling, job development, and building employer relationships.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact by connecting clients with meaningful employment opportunities. Through individualized career planning, you will uncover their strengths, abilities, and preferences, guiding them towards long-term vocational success. Your advocacy and rapport with employers will create inclusive workplaces and facilitate accommodations, fostering an environment of dignity and respect for all.

Rolla, Missouri offers a vibrant community with a rich cultural heritage and outdoor recreational opportunities. Explore the natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains or immerse yourself in the city's thriving arts and entertainment scene.

The Employment 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

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a supportive team environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized career planning for clients

• Facilitate job placement and provide retention support services

• Market clients' skills and services to build employer relationships

• Create inclusive employment opportunities through job accommodations

• Conduct vocational counseling and job-seeking skill development

• Advocate for clients with employers, stakeholders, and referral sources

• Promote vocational services through community outreach initiatives

• Maintain comprehensive client records and report outcomes regularly

• Respond to crisis situations and provide on-site job supports as needed

• Travel extensively to conduct job development and support activities

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field preferred

• At least one year of experience providing employment services

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks (criminal, driving, abuse/neglect, fingerprint)

• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance

• Evidence of being free from infectious/contagious diseases

• Ability to work evenings, overnights, and weekends as necessary

• Proficiency in computer skills (Word, Excel, internet platforms)

• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal abilities

Keywords: Employment Specialist, Job Development, Vocational Counseling, Career Planning, Job Placement, Employer Relations, Disability Services, Workforce Development

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

About Brightli

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 use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.

Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.

Brightli Snapshot

• 200 locations

• 4 states

• 19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates

• 5k+ employees