Brightli·Poplar Bluff, Missouri
The Vocational Support Specialist provides comprehensive training, skill development, and employment support for clients with disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting job site analyses, facilitating career planning, and ensuring compliance with necessary reporting.
Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist
Location: Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Employment Type: PRN (as needed, no set schedule)
Seeking a compassionate and driven Vocational Support Specialist to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to empower clients, foster independence, and support their personal and career growth. We are looking for a patient and adaptable professional with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for helping others. Join us in our mission to promote inclusion and create pathways to success.
The Vocational Support Specialist (VSS) plays a vital role in providing comprehensive on/off-site training, skill development, and employment support for clients. As a VSS, you will conduct instructional activities, facilitate career planning, and assist with job retention efforts. Your responsibilities will include locating job sites, liaising with employers, conducting job site analyses, and ensuring compliance with necessary reporting and paperwork.
The Vocational 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
Vocational Rehabilitation, Job Coaching, Career Development, Disability Support, Employment Services, Job Placement, Skill Development, Workforce Integration, Inclusion, Assistive Technology
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
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
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.
A high school diploma is required, with a preference for an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, or social services is preferred.
Market context
In Missouri, vocational support roles are often tied to rehabilitation, employment services, and community-based support programs, so candidates with direct service experience are commonly competitive. This PRN position may stand out for applicants who can show strong client support skills, flexibility, and comfort working with varied caseloads. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the high school diploma baseline, preferred degree and experience, and included training and PTO before applying.