Work Site Support Specialist

Burrell Behavioral Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Work Site Support Specialist to enhance the work-based learning experience for eligible clients. This role involves facilitating on-site support, leading discussions, and developing essential employability skills in a real work environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about empowering individuals and ensuring smooth integration into the workforce. Join a supportive and collaborative culture that values professional growth and employee well-being, while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Ongoing Training

Supportive Work Environment

Employee Recognition

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in employment services, job coaching, or human resources preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate students’ work-based learning experiences.
• Provide on-site support and soft skills training.
• Prepare documentation and reports for program compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Public Speaking

Communication Skills

Patience and Understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computers

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Work Site Support Specialist

Location: St. Louis, MO

Department: Employment Services

Employment Type: Part-time, Temporary

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Work Site Support Specialist to provide a work-based learning experience in a competitive, integrated setting for eligible VR clients who are enrolled in high school. The Work Site Support Specialist will facilitate on-site support, lead classroom discussions, and utilize the ODEP soft skills curriculum to develop employability skills in a real work environment. The specialist will be responsible for completing necessary plans, reports, and paperwork as assigned, ensuring a successful experience for both students and employers.

Position Perks & Benefits:

• Training & Development: Ongoing training to enhance professional growth.
• Supportive Work Environment: A collaborative culture that values staff well-being.
• Employee Recognition: Acknowledgment of your contributions to student success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work-Based Learning Coordination: Coordinate students’ work-based learning experiences within the Pre-Employment Training - Work Experience Program with VR.
• On-Site Support: Provide support for students working up to 16 hours per week at identified worksites, ensuring a smooth integration into the work environment.
• Soft Skills Training: Incorporate four hours of soft skills training each week, reviewing on-site experiences with students during each work shift.
• Mediator Role: Serve as a mediator between students, co-workers, and supervisors to ensure effective communication and integration.
• Documentation: Prepare plans, reports, and other paperwork, ensuring compliance with program requirements.
• Student Intake & Assessment: Gather information about each student’s strengths, skills, interests, and needs through meetings with students, families, VR counselors, and school personnel.
• New Hire Paperwork & Coordination: Coordinate completion of new hire paperwork, orientation, and weekly timesheets.
• Student Transportation: Provide transportation to and from the worksite as needed.
• Reporting & Communication: Report on worksite outcomes and provide progress/activity updates to Leadership and referral sources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to follow instructions in written, verbal, or diagram form.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with co-workers, students, referral sources, and the business community.
• Patience and understanding when working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to access and operate a vehicle safely.
• Strong time management and task prioritization skills.
• Effective public speaking skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of confidentiality policies, professional ethics, and codes of conduct.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in the work environment.
• Competence with computers and data entry.

Experience and Education Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in employment services, job coaching, business, sales, human resources, or human services preferred.

Employment Requirements:

• Successful completion of background checks (criminal, driving, abuse/neglect, fingerprint).
• Completion of New Hire Orientation and required training, including Relias courses, at start and annually.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance.
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens, maintained throughout employment.

Additional Position Perks & Benefits:

• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, retirement, and life benefits for full-time employees.
• Initial, ongoing, and supportive training.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• A supportive work culture that promotes well-being and values employees.

Our Mission: Brightli aims to improve client care, reduce community mental health centers' financial burdens, advocate for increased access to mental health services, and evolve the behavioral health industry to better serve clients. We foster a culture of belonging and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to enrich our team. We are committed to an inclusive, supportive environment and are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are a Smoke and Tobacco-Free Workplace.