What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vocational Services Specialist position at BJC?
- Shift information: The shift is typically M – F (8 AM – 5 PM) and occasionally support must be provided outside normal work hours. Flex scheduling is offered in these situations.
- Types of clients: Providing vocational services and resources to adults with serious mental illness, some with co-occurring substance use and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Location: Office Location is North County – Graham Road in Florissant but this is a community-based position, and you will work in the communities throughout the greater St. Louis Metro area
- Typical Day: 4-5 appointments in the community that might include assisting an individual with their job search, providing support services to help someone maintain employment, or meeting with an employer to learn about their staffing needs.
Overview
BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Facilitates linkage and coordination with area employment resources that increase the opportunities for meaningful employment and educational experiences.
Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements
Education
Experience
Supervisor Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred Requirements
Experience
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits
*Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
