Vocational Support Specialist- (Part time)

About the role

• Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist
• Location: Raytown, MO
• Department: Employment Services
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Compensation: $17 per hour

Job Summary

As a Vocational Support Specialist (VSS), you will play a crucial role in empowering clients by providing on and off-site training in skill development, career planning, and employment retention. Your compassionate approach and commitment to helping others will contribute to their personal and professional growth. We seek individuals who are adaptable, proactive, and dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. Join our collaborative team to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

In this role, you will conduct instructional activities focusing on soft skills, work readiness, and independent living skills. You'll be responsible for building strong relationships with clients, assisting them in navigating their career paths, and ensuring their ongoing success in the workforce.

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 the bottom of this post to

Key Responsibilities

• Treat all clients, referral sources, stakeholders, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Adhere to all confidentiality, CARF, and contractual standards during the provision of services.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of disabilities and potential assistive technology/accommodations to support individuals in achieving personal and employment goals.
• Compile and review vocational, medical, psychological, and educational information to assist clients with skill development and career planning.
• Coordinate paid, work-based learning experiences with participants, ensuring smooth orientation and administrative processes.
• Monitor and report on progress toward individualized service plan goals, providing job support techniques tailored to client needs.
• Educate employers about the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and facilitate job accommodations.
• Create employer relationships to develop competitive, integrated employment opportunities for clients.
• Serve as an advocate for clients with employers and stakeholders, promoting the organization at community events.

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.
• Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services, or related fields is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks is required.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment, along with training requirements annually thereafter.

Physical Requirements

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Jobs are predominantly sedentary, involving sitting most of the time, with occasional walking or standing.

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.