Community-Based Employment Specialist

Center for Human Services - Missouri; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits guide

Job summary

Center for Human Services in Kirksville, MO seeks an Employment Specialist to provide person-centered employment supports for a caseload of 10–15 individuals. You will coordinate services, support new job placements, and ensure accurate documentation across CHS, VR, and DMH standards.

The role requires an associate’s degree with 2 years of related experience, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license. Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, and Paycom is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree plus 2 years of experience in a support, coaching, education, or service coordination role and/or a combination to equal four years.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or guiding others toward goals.
• Familiarity with funding systems (VR, DMH) is strongly preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications within the first 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver individualized supports for a caseload of approximately 10–15 individuals.
• Facilitate new job placements and ensure stable transition with proper documentation.
• Maintain monthly service reports, outcome documentation, and entries in SetWorks.
• Collaborate in team meetings and case reviews to support individualized planning.

Skills

Individualized supports

Documentation

Relationship building

Adaptability

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Microsoft Teams/OneDrive/Outlook

Paycom

Education

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Teams

OneDrive

Outlook

Paycom

Job description

Center for Human Services in Kirksville, MO seeks an Employment Specialist to provide person-centered employment supports for a caseload of 10–15 individuals. You will coordinate services, support new job placements, and ensure accurate documentation across CHS, VR, and DMH standards.

The role requires an associate’s degree with 2 years of related experience, CPR/First Aid, and a valid driver’s license. Proficiency with Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, and Paycom is preferred.