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

Adair County

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low-income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

Full-time

Kirksville, MO

Adair County

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low-income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

Position Summary

The Employment Specialist supports the Center for Human Services' (CHS) mission by providing high-quality, person-centered supports to individuals receiving employment services. This role serves as the primary staff for a caseload of approximately 10-15 individuals and works closely with the Professional Manager to ensure that all services are aligned with each person's plan, preferences, and funding requirements. The Employment Specialist also contributes to service planning, documentation, team collaboration, and the training and support of job coaches to promote quality and consistency in service delivery.

• 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 And Abilities

• Ability to plan and deliver individualized supports
• Accurate and timely electronic documentation
• Builds strong working relationships with clients, employers, and team members
• Can adapt quickly to changes in schedules, environments, or job duties
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication
• Comfortable working in a variety of community-based settings
• Proficient with Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Outlook, and Paycom
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Uses good judgment, takes initiative, and follows through on tasks

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Initiative and accountability
• Organization and planning
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Professionalism and dependability
• Respect for individual choice and diversity
• Team collaboration
• Technology proficiency

Physical Requirements

• Travel required to community and job sites
• Frequent walking, lifting, bending, and standing
• Prolonged periods of computer use
• Must be able to lift 10 lbs. regularly and 25 lbs. occasionally

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• 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

Must Possess Or Obtain Upon Hire

• CPR and First Aid certifications within the first 30 days of hire
• ACRE or CESP certification after the first year of position
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance
• Reliable communication access
• Must complete required (paid) trainings, including CPR/First Aid

BENEFITS

CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

SHIFTS

FT (40 hrs.) Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.