Work Site Support Specialist (Rolla, St. James, Cuba, Salem, Stanton)
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Job Description
Job Description:
Job Title: Work Site Support Specialist
Department: Firefly Employment Services
Employment Type: Part Time (Temporary)
Hiring for locations in Central Missouri:
- Rolla
- St. James
- Cuba
- Salem
- Stanton
Job Summary:Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Work Site Support Specialist, where you will play a vital role in providing work-based learning experiences for eligible VR clients enrolled in high school. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students by helping them develop essential employability skills in a real work environment.
We are looking for individuals who are:
Patient
Understanding
Committed to supporting students with disabilities as they transition into the workforce
Your skills in communication, organization, and empathy will be invaluable in this role.
In this position, you will:
Coordinate students’ work-based learning experiences
Facilitate on-site support
Lead classroom discussions using ODEP’s soft skills curriculum
Prepare necessary plans, reports, and paperwork to ensure a successful program
The Work Site Support Specialist position offers…
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legalassistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Comprehensive Training- Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training
Workplace Culture- An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuingeach individual'shumanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate students’ work-based learning experiences within the Pre-Employment Training- Work Experience Program with VR
Facilitate on-site support for students working a total of 16 hours atidentifiedworksite(s) over four days each week, targeting 4 hours worked per day
Incorporate four hours of soft skills training per week and review/discuss on-site experiences during each 20-hour week of the program
Support students’ full integration into the worksite and mediate between co-workers and supervisors as necessary
Prepare plans, reports, and other paperwork as needed
Obtain information about students through the intake process, including meetings with students, families, VR Counselors, and school personnel
Coordinate students’ new hire paperwork, orientation, and weekly timesheets
Transport students to and from the worksite as needed
Report worksite outcomes and relevant informationregardingstudent progress to Leadership and/or referral sources as
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferably has experience in employment services, job coaching, business, sales, human resources, or human services
Additional Qualifications:
Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance
Must have andmaintaincertification in CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens
Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint checks
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of forcefrequentlyto lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body
Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shifts
Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing areonly occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met
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.
Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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