Vocational Services Specialist for Behavioral Health
BJC HealthCare
Application
Details
Posted: 15-Jan-25
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Categories:
Mental Health/Social Services
Internal Number: 84100
Additional Information About the Role
Shift information: 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 but this is a community-based position, and you will work in the communities daily 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 develop relationships with businesses in the community; 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 support to clients at or away from their 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
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
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
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