Employment Specialist - 3rd Shift

National Youth Advocate Program; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for an Entry Level Employment Specialist to work weekends from 11 PM to 7 AM, providing advocacy and support to adults in a transitional home. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a passion for assisting individuals with mental health challenges, ensuring their safety and personal development through direct engagement and oversight.

Benefits

Goodwill time off based on hours worked

11 Partially Paid Holidays Per Year

Tuition Assistance

Work Anniversary Trips

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Preferred experience working directly with individuals with mental illness.
• Proficient in using desktop and mobile technology.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety risks and perform house rounds.
• Engage directly with individuals to meet their goals.
• Document incidents and communicate with team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Position Summary

The Employment Specialist works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with adults-in-residence to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.

Employment Specialist (3rd Shift)

Location: Peoria, Illinois

Position Summary

The Employment Specialist works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the families being served by the National Youth Advocate Program by working closely with adults-in-residence to provide advocacy and support towards targeted goals.

Hours: Weekends only - Saturday and Sunday 11pm - 7am

Compensation: $19 hourly

Working At NYAP

• Goodwill time off, based on hours worked
• 11 Partially Paid Holidays Per Year
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips
• Mileage reimbursement
  
  

Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Responsibilities

The Employment Specialist will perform duties including, but not limited to:

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies.
• Monitor the transitional home for safety risks and document any identified risks.
• Perform house rounds within the home to ensure individuals safety within the transitional home.
• Complete all relevant training on a timely basis as required by state, contract, and/or licensing agency standards.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain client contact as required by program expectations.
• Actively and directly engage with the individual to meet service needs and goals/objectives of the treatment/service plan.
• Interact with the individual to develop a trusting, supportive relationship while assisting the individual in achieving identified goals.
• Monitor the house security system and ensure the system is working optimally. This includes changing camera batteries, which may involve use of a ladder.
• Actively document any incidents that happened throughout the shift and communicating with team members on the next shift.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Working, reliable telephone.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
  
  

Other Skills

• Experience working directly with individuals with mental illness preferred.
• Works well independently and as a team member.
• Multi-task efficiently and be flexible in all situations.
• Openness to traveling as needed.
  
  

Driving And Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,00/$300,000 bodily injury liability
  
  

If this describes YOU, please apply today!

Who We Are

National Youth Advocate Program has been serving communities and clients since 1978 and we continue to grow each year. Our growth allows us to expand and develop new and innovative programs to meet the ever-changing needs of those we serve. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four areas: Prevention/Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and NYAP is dedicated to providing support to those who join our team! We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children, youth, and families.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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