Pre-Vocational Specialist/Job Developer

Support clients in realizing their personal employment goals by providing instructional training to prepare them for competitive employment. Work with a caseload of 6-10 clients, and perform additional duties such as job development, job coaching, and periodic follow-along supports.

What You Will Do

Directly support clients in realizing their personal employment goals, prepare and submit documentation within required timeframes and funding guidelines, and work a flexible schedule with the ability to work on short notice.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The role requires a flexible schedule, ability to work on short notice, and includes days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. The role has the authority to orientate, supervise, and evaluate the performance of the program participants under the guidelines established by the Agency’s policy and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study that is relevant to the field and/or assigned responsibilities OR a combination of education and experience in recruitment, sales, or another related field.
• Good working knowledge of computers, software applications, and databases.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to relate to a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of learning and developmental needs of the disabled with the ability to be flexible and alter strategies based on the needs of the individual.
• Must be able to pass any background, law enforcement, or related security clearance, screenings, or other specific requirements as required by the Agency and/or employment sites (i.e., health specific) for the purpose of providing any and all services through the department and/or Agency.
• MUST have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and provide vehicle insurance that meets minimum requirements for transporting passengers from the State of Missouri.
• DMV record must meet Agency requirements and must pass the Agency Driver Training Program.
• Maintain training and certification consistent with Agency requirements.
• Ability to pass background screening requirements of the Agency, employment sites, and law enforcement.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and walk for up to 8 hours at a time.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (personal, sick and 9 paid company holidays and 16 Floating Holiday Hours for Benefits Eligible Employees)
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance (company paid)