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Work Site Support Specialists

3 months ago

Springfield, United States Burrell Behavioral Health Full time

Job Description:

Job Title: Work Site Support Specialist

Employment Type: Temporary - Summer Work Program

Time Type: Part-Time

Location options (subject to availability):

* Springfield, Missouri
* Republic, Missouri
* Ozark, Missouri
* Willard, Missouri
* Clever, Missouri

Job Summary:

We are seeking high school graduates, college graduates, retirees, or anyone with a compassionate heart who is looking to earn additional income this summer while gaining leadership experience in the field of behavioral health. If this describes you, we have an excellent opportunity for you to make a positive impact in the lives of students with disabilities This summer work opportunity is an excellent way to enhance your resume and a great entry point into one of the nation's leading behavioral healthcare organizations

As a Work Site Support Specialist, you will supervise up to 7 high school students with developmental disabilities, providing them with a work-based learning experience in a competitive integrated setting that helps them develop skills and confidence. You'll facilitate on-site support, lead classroom discussions using soft skills, and develop employability skills in a real work environment. Additionally, you'll complete necessary plans, reports, and paperwork as assigned.

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 at identified worksite(s) over four days per week, with a target of 4 hours worked per day
* During each 20-hour week, incorporate four hours of soft skills training per week and review/discuss on-site experiences
* Support students on the worksite by facilitating full integration and serving as a mediator between co-workers and supervisors as necessary
* Prepare plans, reports, and other paperwork as needed
* Obtain information about students through 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 other relevant student information to Leadership and/or referral source

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED required
* Prefer (but not required) experience in employment services, job coaching, business, sales, human resources, or human services

Additional Qualifications:

* Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding of persons with disabilities
* Ability to deal courteously and effectively with co-workers, persons served, referral sources, and business community
* Ability to safely operate a vehicle
* Ability to remain open-minded and empathetic
* Ability to manage time well, prioritize, use good judgment, and work independently
* Ability to speak effectively before groups
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Maintain a positive attitude
* Ability to read, interpret documents, write reports and correspondence
* Ability to follow written, verbal, or diagrammed instructions

Employment Requirements:

* Successful background check including criminal, driving, and abuse/neglect records
* Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance

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.

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.

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