Perform comprehensive client evaluations to identify aptitudes and skills while coordinating with employment specialists to secure job vacancies. Provide ongoing coaching in soft skills, technology use, financial planning, and wellness to empower clients toward professional success.
Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist
Location: Raytown, Missouri (Kansas City Area)
Department: Firefly Employment Services
Employment Type: Part Time
Compensation: $17 per hour
Are you looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Vocational Support Specialist in the Kansas City, Missouri area! Our specialists are dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges, fostering growth, and creating tailored action plans that empower clients to unlock their true potential.
In this role, you will leverage your knowledge and creativity to provide invaluable support, ensuring that our clients navigate their journey toward success. Your contributions will not only enhance the lives of those in need but will also promote personal and professional growth within a dynamic and supportive environment.
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, while an associate or bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and experience in social or rehabilitation services.
Market context
In Missouri, vocational support roles are commonly tied to rehabilitation, employment services, case management, and social services, so candidates with direct client-support experience are often well positioned. This part-time role is competitive for applicants who can combine a high school diploma or equivalent with preferred postsecondary study, a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and comfort working with people toward employment goals. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the driving and service-coordination expectations before applying.