Employment Specialist: Help People Build Careers

SLE Supported Living and Employment Services; Neosho (MO); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee Assistance Program – 24/7

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discounts

Health, dental, life insurance

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Centerstone in Neosho, Missouri, seeks an Employment Specialist to assist people with disabilities or barriers to employment. You will provide career planning, job placement, benefits planning, and retention support, building partnerships with local employers to expand opportunities.

The role emphasizes person-centered support, flexible scheduling including evenings/weekends, and travel across the community to offer on-site or off-site employment assistance.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
• At least one year of experience providing employment services required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation principles related to mental health, substance use disorders, and barriers to employment, education, or independent living.
• Strong verbal and written communication, customer service, and report-writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, internet platforms, and other electronic media.

Responsabilidades

• Guide clients through individualized career planning using interviews, vocational counseling, and community-based activities to identify strengths, needs, abilities, preferences, and employment goals.
• Develop competitive, integrated employment opportunities by building employer relationships, understanding recruitment needs, and analyzing local labor market trends.
• Support clients throughout the employment process with job-seeking instruction, retention coaching, workplace assistance, and crisis response when needed.
• Coordinate benefits planning at the start of services, before a new job, and when clients consider changes to their hours or pay.
• Advocate for clients with employers, families, schools, referral sources, and community partners while supporting informed decisions about disclosure and workplace accommodations.
• Educate employers about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and facilitate accommodations such as assistive technology, job adaptations, and job carving.
• Collaborate in team and planning meetings to advance shared employment goals and maintain frequent communication with referral sources.
• Promote Centerstone’s services and clients professionally through employer outreach, community events, presentations, and public-speaking opportunities.
• Review vocational, medical, psychological, and educational information to inform career planning, job development, and retention services.
• Track referrals, placements, retention outcomes, and areas of concern, providing regular updates to leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality and deliver services in accordance with contractual and CARF standards.
• Travel throughout the community to conduct job development, transport clients, and provide on-site or off-site employment support.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Herramientas

Microsoft Word

Excel

Internet platforms

Descripción del empleo

Centerstone in Neosho, Missouri, seeks an Employment Specialist to assist people with disabilities or barriers to employment. You will provide career planning, job placement, benefits planning, and retention support, building partnerships with local employers to expand opportunities.

The role emphasizes person-centered support, flexible scheduling including evenings/weekends, and travel across the community to offer on-site or off-site employment assistance.