Job Description:Job Title: Work Site Support SpecialistLocation: Springfield, MissouriEmployment Type: Part-timeJob Summary:Join us in making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Work Site Support Specialist to facilitate work-based learning experiences for high school students enrolled in our Pre-Employment Training - Work Experience Program. Your role will not only provide on-site support and mentorship but also equip these students with essential employability skills through engaging classroom discussions. With your compassion and expertise, you will empower our participants to thrive in competitive integrated work environments.As a Work Site Support Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by coordinating work experiences, facilitating on-site support, and delivering soft skills training using ODEP's curriculum. You will be responsible for completing necessary plans, reports, and paperwork, ensuring a seamless experience for our participants.Springfield, Missouri, offers a vibrant community with a thriving job market and a welcoming atmosphere. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to the growth and empowerment of individuals seeking meaningful employment.The Work Site Support Specialist position offers…
Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate students' work-based learning experiences within the Pre-Employment Training - Work Experience Program.
Facilitate on-site support and integration for students working at identified worksites.
Incorporate soft skills training using ODEP's curriculum and facilitate discussions on work experiences.
Support students on the worksite, mediating between co-workers and supervisors as necessary.
Prepare required plans, reports, and paperwork.
Obtain information about students through intake processes and meetings with stakeholders.
Coordinate students' new hire paperwork, orientation, and weekly timesheets.
Transport students to and from worksites as needed.
Report worksite outcomes and student progress to Leadership and referral sources.
Education and/or Experience Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Preferred experience in employment services, job coaching, business, sales, human resources, or human services.
Additional Qualifications:
Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect.
Completion of New Hire Orientation and Relias training requirements.
Must attain and maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
Ability to read, interpret documents, and write routine reports.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Time management, prioritization, and independent work abilities.
Computer and data input skills.
Keywords: Work-based learning, job coaching, employment services, soft skills training, student support, disability services, community integration.We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.Supported Living and Employment Services is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.About BrightliBrightli 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. We are doing this by forming a new behavioral health organization under new model. Under one parent company, multiple organizations are able to collaborate, share resources and system supports, increase recruiting and retention efforts, increase access to specialized care, and meet the growing demand for behavioral and addiction recovery care.Brightli’s top-line subsidiaries include Burrell Behavioral Health (Burrell), Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH), and Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health (SEMO). While these organizations operate independently and are governed by separate board of directors, their operations and services benefit from this model. Alone, organizations may be able to navigate the current tumultuous healthcare environment, but we believe that together we can do so much more than survive. Our communities need us now more than ever, and by working together we are ready to answer their call for years to come.Brightli Snapshot
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19 subsidiaries and/or affiliates
5k+ employees
