Employment Specialist at Brightli in Cape Girardeau, MO

Employment Specialist Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Job Description: JobTitle:EmploymentSpecialist Location:CapeGirardeau,Missouri Department:EmploymentServices EmploymentType:Part-time JobSummary: Joinacompassionate,collaborativeteammakingameasurabledifferenceinpeople’slivesbysupportingindividualstoobtainandmaintainmeaningfulemployment.Fivereasonstoapply:meaningfulmission-drivenwork;hands-onjobdevelopmentandcommunityengagement;flexibleschedulingthatvalueswork-lifebalance;opportunitiestobuildemployerpartnershipsandprofessionalskills;andasupportiveteamculturefocusedonclientsuccess.Weseekamotivated,empatheticself-starterwithstrongcommunication,communityoutreach,andproblem-solvingskills. TheEmploymentSpecialistdevelopsandimplementsindividualizedvocationalservicesincludingcareerplanning,jobplacement,andretentionsupports.Youwillassessclientstrengthsandbarriers,createemployerrelationships,provideon-sitesupports,coordinatebenefitsplanning,andtrackoutcomestopromotelong-termvocationalsuccessinanintegratedcommunitysetting. Thispositionoffers… ·EmployeeAssistanceProgram–24/7counselingservices,legalassistance,&financialconsultationforyouandyourhouseholdatnocost ·MileageReimbursement–Companypaidforworkfunctionsrequiringtravel ·EmployeeDiscounts–Hotels,ThemeParks&Attractions,CollegeTuition ·WorkplaceCulture-Anenvironmentcultivatingemployeewellbeing,valuingeachindividual'shumanity,andactivelypromotingahealthy,joyfulworkforce ·AdditionalPerks&Benefits-Scrolldowntobottomofthisposttolearnmore KeyResponsibilities: ·Developindividualizedcareerplansandprovidevocationalcounselingthroughinterviewsandcommunity-basedactivitiestoidentifystrengths,needs,abilities,andemploymentgoals ·Conductjobdevelopmentandemployeroutreachtocreatecompetitive,integratedemploymentopportunitiesandbuildlastingemployerrelationships ·Providejobplacementsupport,on-siteandoff-sitejobcoaching,andcrisisresponseatworksitesasneededtoensureretentionandlong-termsuccess ·Teachandreinforcejob-seekingandjob-retentionskills;assistwithbenefitsplanningatserviceonsetandpriortojobstartsorchangesinhours/pay ·Marketclientsandservices,promotetheprogramatcommunityevents,anddeliverpresentationstoemployersandstakeholders ·Maintainregularcontactwithreferralsources,participateinteam/planningmeetings,andreportjobdevelopmentoutcomesandmetricstosupervisors ·Compileandreviewvocational,medical,psychological,andeducationalrecordstoinformindividualizedplanning ·Adheretoconfidentiality,CARF,contractualstandards,andagencypolicies;maintainflexibleavailabilityincludingevenings,overnights,andweekendsasrequired ·Travelextensivelyforjobdevelopmentandclientsupports;transportclientswhennecessary Education,Experience,and/orCredentialQualifications: ·Highschooldiplomaorequivalentrequired ·Associate’sorBachelor’sdegreeinarelatedfieldpreferred ·Minimumoneyearofexperienceprovidingemploymentorvocationalservices AdditionalQualifications: ·Understandingofsupportingindividualswithdisabilitiesandbarrierstoemployment,includingmentalhealthandsubstanceusechallenges ·Knowledgeofcasemanagement,rehabilitationmethods,communityresources,andrelevantlegal/courtprocedures ·Strongverbalandwrittencommunicationandcustomerserviceskills ·ProficiencywithWord,Excel,internetplatforms,andelectronicmedia ·Successfulcompletionofbackgroundcheck(criminal,driving,abuse/neglect,fingerprint) ·Currentdriver’slicense,acceptabledrivingrecord,andautoinsurance ·Mustprovideevidenceofbeingfreefrominfectious/contagiousdisease(e.g.,TB)priortohireandannuallyasrequired PhysicalRequirements ·Sedentarywork:mayexertupto10poundsofforceoccasionallyandperformrepetitivehand/fingermovementsfortyping/writing ·Primarilysittingwithoccasionalwalkingorstanding;mayrequirebriefperiodsofmoreactivemobilityduringcommunity-basedactivities Keywords:EmploymentSpecialist,jobdevelopment,jobcoaching,vocationalservices,benefitsplanning,employeroutreach,supportedemployment,communityintegration,disabilitysupport,vocationalcounselor 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.