Employment Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Bedford (Bedford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist to support individuals in achieving meaningful employment outcomes.

You will assess each person’s skills, interests, and goals to identify suitable job opportunities and provide on-the-job training. The role includes ongoing support to promote long-term success and independence in the workplace, with a flexible schedule that may require evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field or equivalent experience
• Any major with 1 year paid experience considered
• Associate degree with 3 years experience in work with young adults/adults
• High school diploma with 1 year paid/volunteer experience with young adults/adults
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of community resources
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable insured transportation
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus
• Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving meaningful employment outcomes
• Evaluate skills, interests, and goals to identify job opportunities
• Provide on-the-job training and ongoing support to promote long-term success and independence

Skills

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Community resources

Driver's license

Bilingual Spanish

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Bachelor's degree in any major + 1 year paid experience

Associate degree or 60 credits + 3 years paid experience

High School Diploma or GED + 1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

Job description

Schedule: Work up to 40 hours per week; Flexible may require evenings and weekends.

Summary of the Position: The Employment Specialist is responsible for supporting individuals in achieving meaningful employment outcomes. This includes evaluating each individual's skills, interests, and employment goals to identify job opportunities that align with their abilities and preferences.

The Employment Specialist provides on-the-job training and ongoing support to promote long-term success and independence in the workplace.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in psychology or a related field OR
• Bachelors Degree in any other major with one year of paid experience OR
• Associates Degree or 60 completed college credits with three years of paid experience working with young adults and/or adults or
• High School Diploma or GED and one-year experience paid or volunteer, working with young adults and/or adults
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of community resources
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems are a plus.
• Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
• Flexible Schedule; may have non-traditional hours to include evenings and weekend.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Pet Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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Travel Required

Yes . Travel throughout community, homes, and schools

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate

Strong Communication Skills

Some Knowledge

Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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