Community-Based Employment Specialist

Center for Human Services - Missouri; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Human Services - Missouri is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver person-centered employment supports to a caseload of 10–15 individuals, coordinating with a Professional Manager to align services with each plan and funding requirements.

You will help with job placements, ensure timely documentation, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with a team to promote independence and workplace integration.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and Deliver Individualized Services: Serve as the primary staff for a caseload of approximately 10-15 individuals. Provide employment supports that align with each person's employment plan, implementation strategies, and level of need. Monitor progress and adjust supports to promote independence and workplace integration.
• Facilitate New Job Placements: Support new job placements by assisting during the initial days at the worksite, completing required documentation (e.g. SOPs, Placement Forms) within designated timelines, and collaborating with the PM to ensure a stable transition.
• Ensure Accurate Documentation and Regulatory Compliance: Complete monthly service reports, outcome documentation, and other required entries entries in SetWorks in accordance within CHS, VR, and DMH standards. Maintain accurate, timely, and professional records for all services delivered.
• Engage in Team Collaboration and Communication: Participate in team meetings and case reviews as directed. Prepare relevant updates, share observations, and collaborate with the PM to support individualized service planning. Maintain professional written and verbal communication and include the PM on all service-related correspondence.

Skills

Individualized plans

Documentation accuracy

Relationship building

Clear communication

Team collaboration

MS Teams/Office

Education

Associate’s degree + 2 years experience

Experience teaching/mentoring

Familiarity with VR/DMH funding

Tools

SetWorks

Job description

Center for Human Services - Missouri is seeking an Employment Specialist to deliver person-centered employment supports to a caseload of 10–15 individuals, coordinating with a Professional Manager to align services with each plan and funding requirements.

You will help with job placements, ensure timely documentation, and maintain accurate records while collaborating with a team to promote independence and workplace integration.