DMH Vocational Support Specialist

Brightli

Springfield, MO

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Assistive Technology, Behavioral Health, Career Development, Communication Skills, Community Health, Community Providers, Community and Social Services, Contact Management, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Support/Service, Digital Media, Diversity, Educational Psychology, Employee Benefits, Employee Orientation, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Healthcare Providers, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, On Site Support, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Progress Reports, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Reimbursement, Strategic Planning, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Springfield, MO

POSTED

1 day ago

Job Description:

Job Title: DMH Vocational Support Specialist (VSS)

Location: Springfield, Missouri

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The DMH Vocational Support Specialist (VSS) is responsible for providing on/off sitetraining and support for clients during skill development, career planning, and employment retention. A VSS will conduct instructional activities related to soft, work, and independent living skills. A VSS may be responsible for locating competitive job sites in the community, contacting employers,and conducting job site analyses. A VSS completes necessary reports and paperwork, as assigned.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Paid time off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travel
Top-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Key Responsibilities:

Treat all clients, referral sources, stakeholders, and team members with dignity and respect
Adhere to all confidentiality, CARF, and contractual standards during provision of services
Maintain flexibility in work availability including evenings, weekends and overnight shifts
Develop and maintain a working knowledge of disabilities and potential assistive technology/accommodations that can support individuals with disabilities to meet personal and employment goals
Compile and review vocational, medical, psychological and educational information, and utilize this information to assist clients with skill development, career planning and employment retention
Contribute to and/or develop individualized service plans with clients
Conduct activities identified within clients' individualized service plans
Coordinate paid, work-based learning experiences with participants to include orientation, new hire paperwork and timesheets, in individual and group settings
Transport clients to carry out goals and objectives identified in their individualized service plan
Monitor and report on progress toward individualized service plan goals
Ensure authorizations for services are current and services provided fall within date ranges of authorizations
Track and report units of service relative to clients' authorizations to ensure utilization does not exceed authorized services (daily, monthly or overall)
Complete daily, weekly, monthly and activity based reporting as required for function being performed
Instruct and facilitate clients' pre-vocational/vocational, social and independent living skill development
Develop strategies, lessons and/or curriculum necessary to facilitate skill development based on clients' individualized service plans
Establish community-based sites for carrying out skill development and career planning activities
Assist clients to determine what they learned about themselves regarding strengths, needs, abilities and preferences as it relates to their personal and employment goals
Provide onsite job supports to assist clients with learning and performing their job duties, interacting with co-workers, and developing natural supports
Implement a variety of job support techniques to accommodate learning styles and unique needs of clients being supported, including physically assisting with completion of job duties when necessary
Serve as a liaison between employers, clients and co-workers by assisting clients to acclimate to the requirements, culture and social/behavioral expectations of their work environment
Educate employers regarding benefits of hiring persons with disabilities and facilitate job accommodations (e.g., assistive technology adaptations, job carving, etc.)
Provide off site job supports such as coordinating additional services, benefits and financial planning/reporting, transportation/bus training and other essential supports as identified in the individualized service plan
Facilitate long-term employment success by implementing on site/off site job supports adhering to the support type, frequency, location and method of contact with clients identified in the Extended Services Plan
Respond to crisis situations that may occur with clients at their worksite
Maintain frequent contact with referral sources for the purpose of discussing shared clients and identifying potential referrals
Teach and reinforce job seeking and job retention skills with clients
Create employer relationships and provide customer service to all employers designed to develop competitive, integrated employment opportunities
Serve as an advocate for clients with employers, referral sources and other stakeholders (family, schools, other social service agencies, etc.)
Promote the organization, services and clients in a professional manner with employers and through participation in community events and awareness activities, this may include making presentations or public speaking

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution is preferred.
Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services or other applicable experience is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

Possess strong customer service skills
Have skilled computer knowledge (Word, Excel, internet platforms, other electronic media)
Able to communicate effectively and accurately in verbal and written form
Have an understanding of supporting individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to employment, education, and/or independent living

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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