Employment Specialist: Grow Careers & Impact Communities

Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services; Raytown (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Career mobility

Staff training and development

Job summary

Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services in Raytown, MO is hiring an Employment Specialist to help individuals achieve independence through meaningful employment. You will develop personalized career plans, connect clients with job opportunities, and coach them on job-search and interview skills.

This role requires strong advocacy, communication, and collaboration with local employers and community partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized career plans aligned with client strengths and goals.
• Connect clients with employment opportunities through job development and employer engagement.
• Teach job-seeking, interviewing, and workplace readiness skills.
• Build relationships with employers to identify hiring needs and create opportunities.
• Advocate for clients with employers, referral sources, and community partners.
• Travel throughout the community to support client transportation and job development activities.

Skills

Advocacy

Employer engagement

Communication

Case management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Firefly Supported Living & Employment Services in Raytown, MO is hiring an Employment Specialist to help individuals achieve independence through meaningful employment. You will develop personalized career plans, connect clients with job opportunities, and coach them on job-search and interview skills.

This role requires strong advocacy, communication, and collaboration with local employers and community partners.