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:

The Employment Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing all phases of clients’ vocational services. They provide individualized career planning, job placement and retention supports. They are responsible for marketing clients and services, developing career opportunities, creating employer relationships, supporting clients at their job site and facilitating long-term vocational success. Employment Specialists are experts regarding their local labor market, analyzing trends and partnering with employers to meet recruitment needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Treat all clients, referral sources, stakeholders and team members with dignity and respect.
• Adhere to all confidentiality, CARF and contractual standards during provision of services.
• Maintain flexibility in work availability including evenings, overnights and weekends as necessary.
• Act with a sense of urgency, maintaining PFH best practice time frames for service delivery.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of disabilities and potential assistive technology/accommodations that can support individuals with disabilities to meet vocational goals.
• Conduct "choice of provider" meetings with potential clients.
• Compile and review vocational, medical, psychological and educational information, and utilize this information to assist clients with individualized career planning, job development and retention services.
• Schedule and participate in team/planning meetings that discuss individual clients and their employment goals with shared decision-making.

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

• A high school diploma or equivalent 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:

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

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

Employment is conditional upon the receipt of appropriate background checks. 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:

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