Employment Specialist

Youth-Advocate-Programs,-Inc.; Towanda (Bradford County); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Part Time Youth Advocate to support individuals in our Developmental Disability Programs. The role offers flexible hours up to 40 per week and travel across Sullivan and Bradford counties.

Qualifications include various degree paths with paid or volunteer experience, strong communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a related field or
• Bachelor’s Degree in any field with one year paid experience
• Associate Degree or 60 college credits with three years paid experience with young adults and/or adults
• High School Diploma or GED with one year paid or volunteer experience with young adults and/or adults
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; EHR experience a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.
• Flexible hours may include evenings and weekends
• Travel to homes and schools as required

Skills

Communication

Bilingual Spanish

Microsoft Office

Transportation

EHR systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in any major with 1 year experience

Associate degree / 60 credits with 3 years related experience

High School Diploma or GED with 1 year experience

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

Pay or shift range: $27 USD to $30 USD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Travel Required: Yes

Description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is invested in the belief of self-determination and positive approaches for all individuals that we serve in our Developmental Disability Programs. We follow the concepts set by the Office of Developmental Programs in Pennsylvania that defines *Everyday Lives as the personal with a disability having the support of the families and friends; individual decides how to live their lives; what supports they need; and how they want to spend their money in their individual budgets. The key components are accountability, choice, collaboration, inclusion, contributing to the community, control, freedom, individuality, mentoring, quality, relationships, safety, stability, and success. *Everyday Lives excerpt from 1991 Everyday Lives Booklet.

Availability to work flexible hours up to 40 hours per week.

Flexible Hours - May be non-traditional with evenings and weekends

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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using an electronic health record system is a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus
• Requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage

Benefits Available:

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

Yes . Travel throughout Sullivan and Bradford County to homes and schools

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Novice

Behaviors

Detail Oriented

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

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Ability to Make an Impact

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

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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