Career Coach & Job Placement Specialist

Brightli; Nevada (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Additional Perks & Benefits

Job summary

Brightli is seeking an Employment Specialist in Nevada, MO, to help individuals gain independence through personalized employment planning and community-based support. You will build relationships with clients, employers, and referral sources to promote job opportunities and retention.

The role emphasizes advocacy, coaching, and collaboration to remove barriers and map pathways to long-term workplace success, with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing employment services preferred.
• Knowledge of supporting individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment.
• Understanding of case management and community-based support services.
• Knowledge of mental health and/or substance use challenges resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with individualized career planning to identify strengths, interests, abilities, and employment goals.
• Develop employer partnerships and create competitive, integrated employment opportunities within the community.
• Provide job placement, coaching, and retention support to help clients achieve long-term vocational success.
• Teach and reinforce effective job seeking, workplace readiness, and job retention skills.
• Advocate for clients with employers, referral sources, family members, schools, and community stakeholders.
• Educate employers on benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and accommodate where appropriate.
• Travel within the community to conduct job development activities and provide supports.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet platforms

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Brightli is seeking an Employment Specialist in Nevada, MO, to help individuals gain independence through personalized employment planning and community-based support. You will build relationships with clients, employers, and referral sources to promote job opportunities and retention.

The role emphasizes advocacy, coaching, and collaboration to remove barriers and map pathways to long-term workplace success, with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact.