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We're a Good Family To Know

Preferred Family Healthcare (PFH) is a community-based healthcare organization that offers a full array of integrated services, serving more than 100,000 individuals each year in nearly 100 locations throughout Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Illinois.

Our greatest reward has been the opportunity to serve families and communities in need for the past 40 years. At PFH, our future is brighter than ever! With changes in leadership, focused priorities and strong core values, PFH remains a “Good Family to Know!”

Your Role At PFH

As an Employment Specialist you are responsible for developing and implementing all phases of clients' vocational services. You will:

• Conduct weekly individual meetings with each client to develop and purse personal and employment goals established through the planning process.
• Conduct orientation for clients to explain services and discuss their rights, responsibilities and disclosure.
• Compile and review vocational, medical, psychological and educational information, and utilize the information to assist clients with individualized career planning, job development and retention services.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of disabilities and potential assistive technology or other accommodations that can support individuals with disabilities and meet vocational goals.
• Schedule and participate in team planning meetings that discuss individual clients and their employment goals.

We think you'd be great for this role if you have:

• Current driver's license and current auto insurance
• Experience in sales, marketing, rehabilitation, employment services, human resources, personnel management, social services or other applicable experience (preferred)
• An associate's or bachelor's degree in applicable field from accredited institution (preferred)
• A high school diploma or equivalent certificate (required)
• CPR/ First Aid certificate

You'll Love Being a Part Of Our Family Because

Our associates are our most valuable asset! We understand the role their satisfaction plays in the quality of services they provide. Through encouragement, our associates are empowered to optimize their strengths through ongoing training to ensure they are equipped and feel competent to serve our clients.

Our eligible associates enjoy some of the following PFH Perks:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Emergency Medical Leave Program
• Company paid basic life insurance
• Health & Wellness Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program
• License/Certification Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability plan options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care
• Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match!

Our human resources team wants to let you know what's required:

Preferred

Upon offer of employment, you must grant permission for Preferred Family Healthcare to verify accuracy, legitimacy, and results in regards to the following conditions of employment

Employment is conditional upon the receipt of appropriate background checks.

• Employment and/or personal reference checks.
• Motor vehicle driving record check.
• Education and license/certification verification (if applicable).
• Background check that includes criminal history and abuse/ neglect.