Vocational Support Specialist - Part Time

About this role

Job Description:

Job Title: Vocational Support Specialist

Location: Raytown, Missouri (Kansas City Area)

Department: Firefly Employment Services

Employment Type: Part Time (flexible schedule)

Join a Nationally Recognized Top Workplace

Centerstone is a nationally recognized behavioral health organization and has been named a Top Workplace. This recognition is based entirely on confidential employee feedback and reflects the workplace culture, engagement, & employee experience. Learn more: https://topworkplaces.com/company/Centerstone/

Job Summary:

Join our compassionate, collaborative Firefly Employment Services team as a Vocational Support Specialist and help individuals identify their strengths, develop essential workplace skills, and pursue meaningful employment. In this part-time role paying $17 per hour, you will provide personalized career guidance, job-search support, skills training, and workplace advocacy while helping clients overcome barriers and achieve greater independence. We are seeking a creative, adaptable professional with strong communication skills, empathy, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, & Much More - Scroll down to bottom of this post to for more info.

Key Responsibilities:

• Empower clients to identify their aptitudes, interests, values, transferable skills, and opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Guide clients through job searches, applications, interview preparation, and other steps needed to pursue employment opportunities aligned with their goals
• Teach essential workplace skills, including communication, teamwork, time management, leadership, and effective technology use
• Coach clients in practical areas such as budgeting, saving, retirement planning, stress management, wellness, and healthy lifestyle choices
• Collaborate with employment specialists, job developers, human resources professionals, and other partners to coordinate services and advance client career goals
• Advocate for reasonable workplace accommodations that address functional limitations and remove barriers to employment
• Build knowledge of employment trends, workplace expectations, and available community resources through ongoing training, workshops, and professional development

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution preferred
• Experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, social services, or a related field preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and independent decision-making skills
• Remain flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating compassion, empathy, and a genuine commitment to helping others

Help People Build Skills, Confidence, and Career Success

Bring your creativity, compassion, and commitment to inclusive employment to Firefly Employment Services. Apply today to help individuals overcome barriers, recognize their potential, and pursue meaningful employment and greater independence.





Position Perks & Benefits:

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

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness





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 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.