Vocational Services Specialist

Additional Information About the Role

• Shift information: The shift is typically M - F 8 AM - 5 PM, though occasionally support must be provided outside normal work hours. Flex scheduling is offered in these situations.
• Types of clients: Providing vocational services and resources to adults with serious mental illness, some with co-occurring substance use and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Location: Office Location is North County - Graham Road in Florissant - this a community-based position, and you will work in the communities throughout the St. Louis Metro area
• Ideal Skill Set: Excellent verbal and written communication and the ability to establish rapport with a variety of individuals, including young adults, funding sources, clinicians, families, and the business community. Excellent time management and organizational skills, professional demeanor and the ability to problem solve.
• Job responsibilities: Learning the job market and the skills and resources to ; developing relationships with the business community and training resources; assisting individuals with developing employment goals and providing supports and services to attain those goals. This includes career counseling, linkage to resources, developing resumes, interview preparation, finding and developing job opportunities, providing job supports at or away from the job site.

Overview

BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Facilitates linkage and coordination with area employment resources that increase the opportunities for meaningful employment and educational experiences.

Responsibilities

Develops a variety of employment and educational opportunities for BJC Behavioral Health clients.Develops and maintains relationships with the business community to establish and maintain employment opportunities for clients.Acts as a liaison with the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and other social service agencies for staff and clients.Provides consultation to staff and clients in area of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

<2 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements

Experience

2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer