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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 more
Telemedicine - 24 / 7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
Employee Assistance Program - 24 / 7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Workplace 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' goals

Contribute to and implement individualized service plans for skill development and career planning

Coordinate paid work-based learning experiences, job orientation, and timesheets

Transport and support clients in carrying out individualized service plan objectives

Monitor progress, ensure service authorizations, and track service utilization

Complete required reporting and documentation

Facilitate pre-vocational, vocational, social, and independent living skill development

Establish community-based sites for skill development and career planning activities

Provide on-site job support, accommodations, and natural support facilitation

Educate employers on hiring individuals with disabilities and job accommodations

Coordinate off-site job supports, benefits planning, transportation, and essential services

Implement long-term employment success strategies through Extended Services Plans

Respond to crisis situations at worksites

Maintain contact with referral sources and identify potential referrals

Teach job-seeking and job retention skills

Create employer relationships and develop competitive, integrated employment opportunities

Advocate 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 preferred

Experience 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 / neglect

Completion of New Hire Orientation and Relias Learning training requirements

Current CPR / First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance

Reliable means of transportation to transport clients

Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, and stoop

Ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds

Close 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

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.

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