IPS Employment Specialist — Meaningful Client Impact

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Workplace Culture

Job summary

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health in Farmington, MO is seeking an Employment Specialist to develop and implement vocational services tailored to each client's needs, with a focus on individualized career planning, job placement, and retention support.

The role emphasizes building employer relationships, advocating for clients with disabilities, and coordinating with referral sources, including travel for on-site supports to assist client employment goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience providing employment services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement all phases of clients' vocational services, including individualized career planning and job placement.
• Build and maintain employer relationships to create competitive, integrated employment opportunities for clients.
• Conduct client orientations to explain services and discuss rights and responsibilities.
• Assist clients with benefits planning and job retention skills.
• Advocate for clients with employers and educate them on the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
• Maintain frequent contact with referral sources to discuss shared clients and identify potential referrals.
• Report job development outcomes and relevant information to supervisors regularly.
• Travel extensively to conduct job development and provide on-site job supports as needed, as well as transporting clients when needed in personal vehicle.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

BBH Burrell Behavioral Health in Farmington, MO is seeking an Employment Specialist to develop and implement vocational services tailored to each client's needs, with a focus on individualized career planning, job placement, and retention support.

The role emphasizes building employer relationships, advocating for clients with disabilities, and coordinating with referral sources, including travel for on-site supports to assist client employment goals.