Job Title: Employment Support Specialist

Location: St. Louis, MO

Department: Employment Services

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Day Shift

Job Overview:

We are currently hiring for someone to join our team in St. Louis, MO as an Employment Specialist. In this role you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive support services to clients, including skill development, career planning, and job retention assistance. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others and have experience in supporting individuals with disabilities, we encourage you to apply.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
• Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Clinical supervision - provided free* for PLPC, LMSW, PLMFT
• Additional income opportunities - for LPC & LCSW (provide supervision)
• Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
• NHSC approved - eligible site for tax-free student loan assistance
• 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

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, weekends, and overnight shifts.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of disabilities and potential assistive technology/accommodations.
• Compile and review vocational, medical, psychological, and educational information to assist clients with skill development and career planning.
• Contribute to or develop individualized service plans with clients and conduct activities identified within these plans.
• Coordinate paid work-based learning experiences, including orientation, paperwork, and timesheets.
• Transport clients to carry out goals and objectives identified in their service plans.
• Monitor and report on progress toward service plan goals, ensuring adherence to authorizations and reporting requirements.
• Instruct and facilitate clients' skill development and career planning activities.
• Establish community-based sites for skill development and career planning.
• Provide onsite job supports and assist clients with learning and performing their job duties.
• Implement a variety of job support techniques to accommodate clients' unique needs.
• Serve as a liaison between employers, clients, and co-workers to facilitate job accommodations.
• Provide off-site job supports, including coordinating additional services and transportation.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, or social services preferred.

Brightli is on a Mission:

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences who share our passion for supporting individuals on their journey to recovery and well-being. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.