Employment Specialist
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Job Description:Job Title: Employment SpecialistLocation: Camdenton, MODepartment: Employment ServicesEmployment Type: Full TimeShift: Flexible Availability (Including Evenings, Overnights, and Weekends)Job Summary:Are you a committed and skilled Employment Specialist looking to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals seeking employment? Join our team as an Employment Specialist in Camdenton, MO!As an Employment Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing all phases of clients' vocational services. You'll provide individualized career planning, job placement, and retention support while fostering strong relationships with employers to facilitate long-term vocational success. Our ideal candidate possesses expertise in the local labor market and the ability to analyze trends, ensuring clients receive the best support for their career aspirations.Camdenton, Missouri, offers a rich blend of community spirit and recreational opportunities, making it an ideal place to work and live. Join us in empowering individuals as they achieve their employment goals!Position Perks & Benefits:

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• 29 Days of PTO for Full-Time employees
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts - healthcare and dependent child-care
• Health & Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

• Treat all clients, referral sources, stakeholders, and team members with dignity and respect.
• Adhere to confidentiality, CARF, and contractual standards during service provision.
• Maintain flexibility in work availability, including evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Compile and review vocational, medical, psychological, and educational information to assist clients with individualized career planning, job development, and retention services.
• Schedule and participate in team/planning meetings to discuss individual clients and their employment goals.
• Conduct orientation for clients to explain services and discuss their rights and responsibilities.
• Assist clients with individualized career planning through interviews, community-based activities, and vocational counseling.
• Provide individualized benefits planning at the onset of services and during transitions in work hours or pay.
• Teach and reinforce job seeking and job retention skills with clients.
• Create employer relationships and provide employer services for competitive, integrated employment opportunities.
• Advocate for clients with employers and other stakeholders (family, schools, social service agencies).
• Educate employers about the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and facilitate job accommodations.
• Promote the organization, services, and clients in a professional manner and participate in community events.
• Maintain frequent contact with referral sources regarding shared clients and potential referrals.
• 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 supports, including client transportation.
• Provide on-site or off-site job supports for clients as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field preferred.
• At least one year of experience providing employment services.

Additional Qualifications:

• Good understanding of supporting individuals with disabilities and barriers to employment and education.
• Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods related to mental health and substance use disorders.
• Awareness of the challenges faced by individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders.
• Ability to evaluate services and provide input effectively.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) for producing clear and concise reports.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Word, Excel, and Internet platforms.

Supervisory Requirements:NoneEmployment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect.
• Completion of New Hire Orientation.
• Accomplishment of all training requirements, including Relias Learning.
• Current driver's license with an acceptable driving record and auto insurance.
• Evidence of being free from infectious and contagious diseases prior to starting employment and annually thereafter.

Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. This position involves sedentary work, which may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount frequently to lift or move objects. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms may be necessary for typing or writing during work shifts.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.