Employment Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title: Employment Specialist

Location: Independence, MO

Department: Employment Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as an Employment Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals seeking vocational success. In this role, you will develop and implement personalized vocational services, providing career planning, job placement, and retention support. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, flexible, and passionate about helping others achieve their employment goals. Your expertise in the local labor market will be invaluable as you create opportunities and foster employer relationships.

As an Employment Specialist, you will be responsible for guiding clients through their vocational journey, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive in their careers. You will work closely with clients, employers, and community resources to facilitate long-term success in the workforce.

The Employment 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Treat all clients, referral sources, stakeholders, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Maintain flexibility in work availability, including evenings, overnights, and weekends as necessary.
• Compile and review vocational, medical, psychological, and educational information to assist clients with individualized career planning, job development, and retention services.
• Conduct orientation for clients to explain services and discuss their rights, responsibilities, and disclosure.
• Assist clients with individualized career planning through interviews, community-based activities, and vocational counseling to determine strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Create employer relationships and provide employer services designed to develop competitive, integrated employment opportunities.
• Serve as an advocate for clients with employers, referral sources, and other stakeholders.
• Educate employers regarding the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities and facilitate job accommodations.
• Promote the system, services, and clients in a professional manner with employers and through participation in community events.
• Report job development outcomes and other relevant information to the supervisor regularly.
• Respond to crises that may occur with clients at their worksite.
• Travel extensively to conduct job development and support, including transporting clients.
• Other duties as assigned by Leadership.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required.
• An associate or bachelor's degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution is preferred.
• At least one year of experience providing employment services.

Additional Qualifications:

• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Must provide evidence that the incumbent is free of infectious and contagious disease, such as TB, prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter.

Physical Requirements:

• 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, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods.

Brightli is on a Mission:
Join us in our mission to change and save lives through meaningful employment opportunities. If you are passionate about helping others and making a difference, we encourage you to apply today!

Keywords: Employment Specialist, vocational services, career planning, job placement, client advocacy, employer relationships, community resources, job retention, disabilities support, Independence MO

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

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.