Job Description:

Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist

Location: Rolla, Missouri

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

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.

Rolla, 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 moreTelemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visitsEmployee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no costPaid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday payWorkplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain knowledge of disabilities and assistive technologies to support clients' goalsContribute to and implement individualized service plans for skill development and career planningCoordinate paid work-based learning experiences, job orientation, and timesheetsTransport and support clients in carrying out individualized service plan objectivesMonitor progress, ensure service authorizations, and track service utilizationComplete required reporting and documentationFacilitate pre-vocational, vocational, social, and independent living skill developmentEstablish community-based sites for skill development and career planning activitiesProvide on-site job support, accommodations, and natural support facilitationEducate employers on hiring individuals with disabilities and job accommodationsCoordinate off-site job supports, benefits planning, transportation, and essential servicesImplement long-term employment success strategies through Extended Services PlansRespond to crisis situations at worksitesMaintain contact with referral sources and identify potential referralsTeach job-seeking and job retention skillsCreate employer relationships and develop competitive, integrated employment opportunitiesAdvocate for clients and promote the organization's services

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field preferredExperience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services, or related fields preferred

Additional Qualifications:

Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglectCompletion of New Hire Orientation and Relias Learning training requirementsCurrent CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtainValid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insuranceReliable means of transportation to transport clientsAbility to frequently sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, and stoopAbility to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsClose vision and ability to adjust focus

Keywords: Vocational Rehabilitation, Job Coaching, Career Development, Disability Support, Employment Services, Job Placement, Skill Development, Workforce Integration, Inclusion, Assistive Technology





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.