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Centerstone of Missouri seeks a Vocational Support Specialist in the Kansas City area to help clients pursue career goals and personal growth. The specialist evaluates clients’ aptitudes and interests, connects them with employment opportunities, and supports applications, interviews, and workplace accommodations. The role also includes instruction in job-readiness, computer, financial-planning, and wellness topics. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an applicable associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred.
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Job Summary: Are you looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others? Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Vocational Support Specialist in the Kansas City, Missouri area! Our specialists are dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges, fostering growth, and creating tailored action plans that empower clients to unlock their true potential. In this role, you will leverage your knowledge and creativity to provide invaluable support, ensuring that our clients navigate their journey toward success. Your contributions will not only enhance the lives of those in need but will also promote personal and professional growth within a dynamic and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: - Perform comprehensive evaluations to gauge clients' aptitudes, interests, values, and transferable skills while identifying areas for enhancement. - Liaise with employment specialists, job developers, and HR managers to synchronize efforts and broker deals furthering clients' career objectives. - Identify job vacancies that match clients' profiles and assist with applications, interviews, and necessary arrangements for success. - Advocate for reasonable workplace accommodations that consider functional limitations and remove barriers for clients. - Provide ongoing training through workshops and courses while keeping abreast of industry trends and acquiring new competencies. - Instruct clients in essential soft skills including communication, time management, teamwork, and leadership. - Equip clients with rudimentary computer skills and optimize their technology use for effective job searching. - Coach clients in financial planning, including budgeting, savings, and retirement provisioning. - Educate clients on wellness maintenance, covering topics such as stress management and healthy lifestyle choices. Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications: - A high school diploma or equivalent certificate is required; an associate's or bachelor's degree in an applicable field from an accredited institution is preferred. - Preferred experience in rehabilitation, employment services, case management, or social services. Additional Qualifications: - A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. - Compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
How this job compares
Set against the 3,180 open Case Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$71–98K/yr903 salary ranges
- US median$25–36/hr1,121 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 40 open Case Management jobs in Missouri and 3,180 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Missouri
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- Experience
- Case Management postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (2,220 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 1,149 of the 3,180 open Case Management jobs (36%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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