Employment Specialist
Livebrightli, Rolla, MO, United States
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Rolla, MOtime type:
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Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R - 23327**Job Description:****Job Title:** Employment Specialist**Location:** Rolla, Missouri**Department:** Employment Services**Employment Type:** Full-time**Job Summary:**The **Employment Specialist** is pivotal in transforming lives through tailor-made vocational services, empowering clients to achieve their career aspirations. By joining our compassionate and collaborative team, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing barriers to employment. We seek enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping others, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in dynamic environments.In this role, you will develop and implement individualized career planning and job placement services. You will forge relationships with employers and support your clients on their journey toward vocational success.**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:** · Develop and implement individualized career planning and job placement services.
· Create and foster relationships with employers to enhance competitive, integrated employment opportunities.
· Support clients and advocate for their needs with employers, referral sources, and other stakeholders.
· Conduct client orientations to explain services and discuss their rights and responsibilities.
· Educate employers about the advantages of hiring individuals with disabilities. · Analyze local labor market trends to assist clients effectively.
· Maintain regular communication with referral sources regarding client progress and opportunities. · Respond to crises with clients at work sites, providing necessary supports.**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.
· At least one year of experience providing employment services.**Additional Qualifications:** · Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
· Current auto insurance and completion of a thorough background check, including criminal record and abuse/neglect.
· Must provide evidence of being free of infectious diseases, such as TB, prior to employment and annually thereafter.**Physical Requirements:** · Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, including the human body.
· Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts.
· Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.**Keywords:** Employment Specialist, Vocational Services, Career Planning, Job Placement, Integrated Employment, Rehabilitation Services, Client Advocacy, Disability Services, Labor Market Analysis, Job Development**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Rolla, MOtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R - 23327**Job Description:****Job Title:** Employment Specialist**Location:** Rolla, Missouri**Department:** Employment Services**Employment Type:** Full-time**Job Summary:**The **Employment Specialist** is pivotal in transforming lives through tailor-made vocational services, empowering clients to achieve their career aspirations. By joining our compassionate and collaborative team, you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing barriers to employment. We seek enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping others, possess excellent communication skills, and thrive in dynamic environments.In this role, you will develop and implement individualized career planning and job placement services. You will forge relationships with employers and support your clients on their journey toward vocational success.**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:** · Develop and implement individualized career planning and job placement services.
· Create and foster relationships with employers to enhance competitive, integrated employment opportunities.
· Support clients and advocate for their needs with employers, referral sources, and other stakeholders.
· Conduct client orientations to explain services and discuss their rights and responsibilities.
· Educate employers about the advantages of hiring individuals with disabilities. · Analyze local labor market trends to assist clients effectively.
· Maintain regular communication with referral sources regarding client progress and opportunities. · Respond to crises with clients at work sites, providing necessary supports.**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.
· At least one year of experience providing employment services.**Additional Qualifications:** · Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
· Current auto insurance and completion of a thorough background check, including criminal record and abuse/neglect.
· Must provide evidence of being free of infectious diseases, such as TB, prior to employment and annually thereafter.**Physical Requirements:** · Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull objects, including the human body.
· Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts.
· Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.**Keywords:** Employment Specialist, Vocational Services, Career Planning, Job Placement, Integrated Employment, Rehabilitation Services, Client Advocacy, Disability Services, Labor Market Analysis, Job Development**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr