Employment Specialist
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Job Description:Job Title: Employment SpecialistLocation: Springfield, MissouriDepartment: Employment ServicesEmployment Type: Full-TimeJob Summary:Join our compassionate and collaborative team as an Employment Specialist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals seeking employment. In this role, you will develop and implement comprehensive vocational services tailored to each client's unique needs. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, resourceful, and passionate about helping others achieve their career goals. Your expertise in the local labor market will be invaluable as you create opportunities and foster relationships with employers. Together, we can empower clients to achieve long-term vocational success.As an Employment Specialist, you will be responsible for providing individualized career planning, job placement, and retention support. You will market clients and services, develop career opportunities, and facilitate strong employer relationships, all while supporting clients at their job sites.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 engagementKey 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.* Schedule and participate in team/planning meetings to discuss individual clients and their employment goals with shared decision-making.* 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.* Teach and reinforce job-seeking and job retention skills with clients.* Create employer relationships and provide services designed to develop competitive, integrated employment opportunities.* Serve as an advocate for clients with employers 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 through participation in community events and awareness activities.* Maintain frequent contact with referral sources to discuss shared clients and identify 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 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's 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.Brightli is on a Mission:Join us in our mission to change and save lives. If you are passionate about helping others and want to make a difference in your community, we encourage you to apply today!Keywords: Employment Specialist, Vocational Services, Job Placement, Career Planning, Disability Employment, Client Advocacy, Employer Relations, Job Retention, Community Support, SpringfieldWe 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.