Competitive Employment Advisor

IMAGINE TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 

Founded in 2023, Imagine Technical Institute (ITI) is a vocational training and employment services provider for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Hollister, Missouri. Working in collaboration with Boone Center, Inc. (BCI) in St. Peters, Mo., ITI empowers people with disabilities to find and retain jobs in our local community working alongside non-disabled individuals while earning the same opportunities, benefits, and pay.
ITI is the dream of Hollister, Mo. native Tim Connell. His passion to create a school for people with disabilities developed as he volunteered for disability-related organizations following his son's Autism diagnosis. ITI partners with inclusive-minded, forward-thinking businesses to create training programs. From these partnerships come real opportunities for meaningful, immediate work for ITI students—and skilled, dedicated workers for ITI business partners. 
*ITI serves adults with disabilities living in Taney, Christian, and Greene counties in southwest Missouri. 

ROLE SUMMARY:

As a Competitive Employment Advisor, you'll be the catalyst for transformation. Your mission is to provide direct and indirect services to individuals with disabilities, helping them secure and thrive in meaningful employment. This role involves developing work opportunities, offering career development services, providing on-the-job coaching, and ensuring job retention. You'll be a supportive partner, maintaining a flexible work schedule to accommodate the employment goals and schedules of individuals receiving services and be on call when issues arise that warrant support or action. 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT ADVISOR CAN LOOK LIKE:

• Empower & Inspire: Assessing strengths, removing barriers, and crafting personalized employment plans to empower individuals to achieve their goals.
• Guided Exploration: Accompanying clients on job shadows, work trials, and career exploration activities, setting them on the path to success.
• Elevate Employability: Enhancing job readiness by assisting with resume writing, job applications, and honing interview and soft skills.
• Building Bridges: Cultivating relationships with employers, organizations, and agencies to create job opportunities and vocational training options.
• Sustain Success: Offering unwavering support to clients through the Supported Employment Follow Along program.
• On-the-Job Coaching: Providing hands-on guidance and accommodations for clients to excel in their roles.
• Resource Connector: Guiding clients to external services when additional support is needed.
• Business Liaison: Fostering strong ties between clients and their workplace leadership, ensuring seamless integration into the work environment.
• Document & Communicate: Maintaining precise documentation and transparent communication to ensure the best possible support for our clients.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Employment Services preferred.
• At least 3 years of working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word; Excel; Outlook).
• CPR & First Aid Certification (Training will be provided if non-certified).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate individuals.
• Reliable transportation.

LOCATION: Hollister, Missouri (Working with clients in the surrounding areas)

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
 

It is the policy of ITI/BCI to provide equal employment opportunities. ITI/BCI will not discriminate against any staff member or applicant for employment with regard to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, religion, disability, military status, or any other status protected by law.