Job Description:

Job Title: Employment Specialist

Location: Joplin, Missouri

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and skilled professional looking to help individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment achieve their vocational goals? Join our team as an Employment Specialist and take on the rewarding role of developing and implementing personalized career planning, job placement, and job retention services.

As an Employment Specialist, you'll be responsible for compiling client information, assisting with individualized career planning, creating employer relationships, teaching job seeking and retention skills, and advocating for clients with employers and other stakeholders. Our ideal candidate has experience providing employment services, strong communication and customer service skills, and a deep understanding of the local labor market.

Joplin, Missouri offers a high quality of life, with a vibrant downtown, abundant outdoor recreation, and a growing economy. Join us in empowering individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment to achieve their vocational goals and thrive in their communities.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Annual bonuses - up to $12,000 in annual bonusesEmployee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday payMileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travelTop-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

Treat all clients, referral sources, stakeholders, and team members with dignity and respectAdhere to all confidentiality, CARF, and contractual standards during service provisionMaintain flexibility in work availability, including evenings, overnights, and weekendsCompile and review client information to assist with individualized career planningSchedule and participate in team/planning meetings to discuss client employment goalsConduct client orientation and explain services, rights, responsibilities, and disclosureAssist clients with individualized career planning, job development, and retention servicesTeach and reinforce job seeking and job retention skills with clientsCreate employer relationships and provide employer services to develop job opportunitiesServe as an advocate for clients with employers and other stakeholdersEducate employers on the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilitiesPromote the organization, services, and clients in a professional mannerMaintain frequent contact with referral sources to discuss shared clientsReport job development outcomes and other relevant information to supervisorRespond to client crises that may occur at the worksiteTravel extensively to conduct job development and supports, including client transportProvide on-site or off-site job supports for clients as requiredPerform other duties as assigned by leadership

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent certificate requiredAssociate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field preferredAt least one year of experience providing employment services

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

Current driver's license, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance

Additional Qualifications:

Good understanding of supporting individuals with disabilities or barriers to employmentKnowledge of case management and rehabilitation principles related to mental health/substance useAwareness of the challenges faced by individuals with mental illness and substance use disordersKnowledge of treatment modalities and legal requirements in mental health/substance useAbility to evaluate services and give input on program developmentEffective verbal and written communication skillsStrong customer service orientationProficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

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 use 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 value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and 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 expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.