Vocational Support Specialist: Part-Time

About the role

• Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist
• Location: Farmington, MO
• Department: Employment Services
• Employment Type: Part-Time/PRN

Job Summary

Are you passionate about helping individuals build confidence, develop valuable life skills, and achieve meaningful employment? As a Vocational Support Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by empowering individuals to reach their personal and career goals. Join our compassionate, collaborative team where you'll help people overcome barriers, build independence, develop workplace skills, and successfully navigate their employment journey. We are seeking candidates who are encouraging, adaptable, customer-focused, organized, and committed to helping others succeed.

The Vocational Support Specialist is responsible for providing individualized training, support, and skill development services to individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. This role assists clients with career planning, job readiness, independent living skills, employment retention, and workplace success through both onsite and community-based support. The Vocational Support Specialist also collaborates with employers, referral sources, and community partners to create employment opportunities and ensure positive outcomes for those served.

The Vocational Support Specialist position offers

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
• Community-Based Work – Build meaningful relationships while supporting individuals in real-world settings
• Meaningful Impact – Help clients gain independence, employment skills, and long-term success
• Professional Development Opportunities – Develop expertise in vocational rehabilitation, employment services, and disability support

Key Responsibilities

• Instruct and facilitate vocational, pre-vocational, social, and independent living skill development activities
• Support individuals through career exploration, employment preparation, job placement, and employment retention activities
• Provide onsite and offsite job coaching to help clients learn job duties, develop workplace relationships, and achieve success in competitive employment
• Develop and implement individualized service plans, lessons, strategies, and activities that align with client goals
• Coordinate work-based learning experiences, including onboarding activities, timesheets, and employment-related documentation
• Transport clients as needed to support participation in services and achievement of individualized goals
• Establish and maintain community-based training and employment sites that promote skill development and career growth
• Educate employers on the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and assist with workplace accommodations when appropriate
• Serve as a liaison among clients, employers, referral sources, families, schools, and community stakeholders
• Monitor client progress, maintain required documentation, and complete reports within established timelines
• Respond appropriately to crisis situations while ensuring client safety and continuity of services
• Promote organizational services through community engagement, networking, presentations, and relationship-building activities

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution preferred
• Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services, or a related field preferred
• Current certification in CPR and Standard First Aid required

Additional Qualifications

• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile insurance required
• Successful completion of background screening, including criminal history, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks
• Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, internet platforms, and other electronic systems
• Understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, education, and independent living
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to maintain flexibility in scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts when needed

Physical Requirements

• Perform sedentary work involving exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and negligible force frequently
• Use hands, fingers, and arms repetitively for typing, writing, and computer-based tasks throughout the workday
• Sit for extended periods while completing documentation and administrative responsibilities
• Occasionally walk and stand while providing services and supporting clients in community settings
• Lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move light objects as needed to perform job duties

Brightli is on a Mission

• At Brightli, we are committed to changing and saving lives by helping individuals discover their strengths, achieve greater independence, and build brighter futures.
• Every team member plays an important role in supporting healthier communities through compassionate, person-centered care and services.
• If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we encourage you to apply and join our mission-driven team.

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.