Job Description:

Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

Are you a passionate and dedicated professional looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Do you want to work in a supportive and dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career? Join our team as a Vocational Support Specialist!

As a Vocational Support Specialist, you'll provide on/off site training and support for clients during skill development, career planning, and employment retention. Our ideal candidate is passionate about vocational rehabilitation, has experience supporting individuals with disabilities, and strong communication and collaboration skills.

Cape Girardeau offers a high quality of life, with a vibrant community and excellent recreational opportunities. Join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and advancing your career!

Position Perks & Benefits:

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:

Provide on/off site training and support for clients during skill development, career planning, and employment retentionConduct instructional activities related to soft, work, and independent living skillsLocate competitive job sites in the community, contact employers, and conduct job site analysesComplete necessary reports and paperwork, as assignedDevelop and maintain knowledge of disabilities and potential assistive technology/accommodationsCompile and review client information to assist with skill development, career planning, and employment retentionContribute to and/or develop individualized service plans with clientsConduct activities identified within clients' individualized service plansTransport clients to carry out goals and objectivesMonitor and report on progress toward individualized service plan goals

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent certificate required; associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field preferredExperience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services or other applicable experience preferred

Additional Qualifications:

Strong customer service skillsSkilled computer knowledge (Word, Excel, internet platforms, other electronic media)Effective verbal and written communication skillsUnderstanding of supporting individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, education, and/or independent living

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.