Vocational Support Specialist - DMH

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Springfield, MOtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R - 22847
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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Vocational Support Specialist-DMH
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* Location:

** Springfield, MO
** Department:
** Employment Services
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* Employment Type:

** Full Time
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* Job Summary:

** Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a
** Vocational Support Specialist-DMH**, where you'll make a significant difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Your role will be pivotal in promoting their personal and employment goals by providing tailored support and guidance. If you're passionate about helping others, flexible in your work availability, and skilled in developing individualized plans, you're exactly what we're looking for. Together, we can create a supportive environment that honors the unique strengths of each  this role, you will be responsible for facilitating personalized skill development and career planning, ensuring clients receive the necessary resources and support to thrive in their work environments.
** 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** – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* · Treat all clients, referral sources, stakeholders, and team members with dignity and respect.
· Develop and maintain a working knowledge of disabilities and potential assistive technology/accommodations.
· Compile and review vocational, medical, psychological, and educational information to assist clients with skill development.
· Contribute to and/or develop individualized service plans with clients.
· Conduct activities identified within clients’ individualized service plans.
· Coordinate paid, work-based learning experiences, including orientation and paperwork.
· Transport clients to meet goals identified in their service plans.
· Monitor and report on progress toward individualized service plan goals.
· Ensure authorizations for services are current.
· Instruct and facilitate clients’ skill development in vocational, social, and independent living contexts.
· Develop strategies and curriculum for skill development based on individualized service plans.
· Establish community-based sites for skill development and career planning.
· Provide onsite job supports to assist clients with their job duties.
· Educate employers regarding the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities.
· Serve as a liaison between employers, clients, and co-workers.
** Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

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* · A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field is preferred.
· Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services, or related fields is preferred.
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* Additional Qualifications:

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* · Successful completion of background checks.
· Must have current driver's license with an acceptable driving record and auto insurance.
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* Physical Requirements:

** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to sit and stand for extended periods; extensive walking may be required for field-based activities. Frequent kneeling, crouching, bending, and stooping may be necessary. They must frequently use hands and fingers to write, type, and handle documents. The associate may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision…