Vocational Support Specialist
Burrell Behavioral Health
part-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Kansas City • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Perform comprehensive evaluations to gauge clients' aptitudes, interests, values, and transferable skills while identifying areas for enhancement.
- Liaise with employment specialists, job developers, and HR managers to synchronize efforts and broker deals furthering clients' career objectives.
- Identify job vacancies that match clients' profiles and assist with applications, interviews, and necessary arrangements for success.
- Advocate for reasonable workplace accommodations that consider functional limitations and remove barriers for clients.
- Provide ongoing training through workshops and courses while keeping abreast of industry trends and acquiring new competencies.
- Instruct clients in essential soft skills including communication, time management, teamwork, and leadership.
- Equip clients with rudimentary computer skills and optimize their technology use for effective job searching.
- Coach clients in financial planning, including budgeting, savings, and retirement provisioning.
- Educate clients on wellness maintenance, covering topics such as stress management and healthy lifestyle choices.
Requirements
- 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.
- Preferred experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, or social services.
- A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
case managementrehabilitationemployment servicesfinancial planningbudgetingsavingsretirement provisioningcomputer skillsworkshopstraining
Soft skills
communicationinterpersonal skillstime managementteamworkleadershipflexibilityadaptabilitycompassionempathydesire to help others
Certifications
high school diplomaassociate's degreebachelor's degree