Employment Specialist

Socket.dev; Bedford (Bedford County); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part 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

Flexible schedule

Job summary

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

You will evaluate each person’s skills, interests and goals to identify job opportunities that fit their abilities and preferences, and provide on-the-job training. You will deliver on-the-job training, offer ongoing support to promote long-term success and independence in the workplace, and coordinate with partners to ensure successful placement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a related field or
• Bachelor’s Degree in any other major with one year of paid experience or
• Associates Degree or 60 completed college credits with three years 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

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving meaningful employment outcomes.
• Provide on-the-job training and ongoing support to promote long-term success and independence in the workplace.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Community resources

Microsoft Office

EHR experience

Transportation

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

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

Associate degree / 60 credits + 3 years paid experience

High School diploma or GED + 1 year paid/volunteer experience

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $27.00

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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a related field OR
• Bachelor’s 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
• Flexible schedule.

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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