Employment Specialist

Job Description:

Job Title:

Employment Specialist

Location:

Raytown, MO Department:
Employment Services

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about helping others achieve greater independence and success through meaningful employment? As an Employment Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by helping individuals overcome barriers to employment, discover their strengths, and build rewarding careers. Join our compassionate and collaborative team where you'll develop meaningful relationships with clients, engage with local employers, support career growth, and make a positive difference in your community every day.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about advocacy, enjoys building community partnerships, communicates effectively, and is committed to empowering individuals to achieve their goals.

The Employment Specialist is responsible for providing individualized career planning, job development, placement, and retention services for clients. This role works closely with individuals, employers, referral sources, and community partners to create competitive employment opportunities and support long-term vocational success. The Employment Specialist serves as an advocate, educator, and resource while helping clients navigate their employment journey and achieve meaningful community integration.

This position offers…Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel

Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition Workplace Culture
- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce

Additional Perks & Benefits
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Key Responsibilities:

Develop individualized career plans that align with clients' strengths, interests, abilities, and employment goals

Connect clients with competitive employment opportunities through job development, employer engagement, and community networking

Teach and reinforce job-seeking, interviewing, workplace readiness, and job retention skills

Build and maintain relationships with employers to identify hiring needs and create employment opportunities for clients

Advocate for clients with employers, family members, referral sources, and community partners to support successful employment outcomes

Assist clients with benefits planning and informed decision-making regarding employment, work hours, and compensation

Facilitate orientations and provide ongoing vocational counseling, guidance, and support throughout the employment process

Educate employers regarding the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and assist with workplace accommodations as needed

Participate in team meetings and collaborate with treatment teams and stakeholders to support client success

Respond to workplace challenges or crises and provide support to promote successful job retention

Maintain communication with referral sources and provide updates regarding employment outcomes and client progress

Travel throughout the community to provide job development activities, employment supports, and client transportation when needed

Provide on-site and off-site employment supports as necessary

Complete other duties as assigned by leadership

Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution preferred

Minimum one (1) year of experience providing employment services preferred

Additional Qualifications:

Successful completion…