Career Navigator: Employment Specialist I

Rolling Hills Creative Living; Albany (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolling Hills Creative Living in Missouri is seeking an Employment Specialist I to support individuals in exploring employment options, assessing interests, and helping teams plan steps toward goals. The role emphasizes person-centered support, confidentiality, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to empower autonomy.

You will assist with career planning, provide job development, train clients starting new jobs, monitor employment quality, and contribute to assessments and notes; no

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with diverse populations and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with career planning and prevoc.
• Provide job development for individuals seeking jobs in the community.
• Train or assist in training of people supported as they start new jobs.
• Monitor and provide quality control for supported employment jobs.
• Complete employment services notes and verify accuracy.
• Assist the team with goal development and assessments.
• Attend regional and state conferences/meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Active listening

Reading comprehension

Teamwork

Problem solving

Teaching

Coordination

Innovating

Conflict resolution

Strategizing

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rolling Hills Creative Living in Missouri is seeking an Employment Specialist I to support individuals in exploring employment options, assessing interests, and helping teams plan steps toward goals. The role emphasizes person-centered support, confidentiality, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to empower autonomy.

You will assist with career planning, provide job development, train clients starting new jobs, monitor employment quality, and contribute to assessments and notes; no