Youth Employment Specialist

employU; Fort Myers (FL); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 49.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedule

Pet Insurance

Zusammenfassung

employU is seeking a Youth Employment Specialist in Fort Myers, Florida. This role involves direct service to clients, assisting with Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE), and building relationships with clients and their support systems.

Job responsibilities include client intake, maintaining communication, and ensuring successful placements. Full-time employees will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifikationen

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and web-based databases.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Aufgaben

• Develop new business relationships for clients to enhance WBLE.
• Assist clients with intake and support for WBLE.
• Maintain effective communication with client families.

Kenntnisse

Critical and Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving/Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Sales Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Ausbildung

High school diploma required; some college preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Adobe

web-based databases

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The Youth Employment Specialist is a direct service provider to all assigned clients responsible for fulfilling Work Based Learning referrals. They communicate directly with referred clients, the client’s supports and with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to build relationships and properly fulfill the client’s goals. They coordinate and communicate with the Lead Youth Employment Specialist to discuss placements and activity, attend team planning meetings, review payroll for clients, and ensure case notes and deliverables are submitted promptly.

Job Type

Full‑time.

Pay Range

Estimated average annual pay range $39,000–$49,000 per year, which includes an hourly pay rate plus an estimated bonus.

Full‑time Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Potential (eligible positions)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
• Pet Insurance

Part‑time Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balance
• Pet Insurance

Essential Functions

• Develops new business relationships for clients which enables them to perform their Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE).
• Assists with intake of new clients to ensure clear expectations, complete documentation, and clear clients to work in a WBLE.
• Assures each client is placed in appropriate WBLE locations and is provided with appropriate support level.
• Creates accommodations for clients to ensure WBLE success, including task lists, phone reminders, and task modification based on the client’s learning style.
• Works with supervisors at job sites to address potential issues quickly.
• Ensures effective communication with client families regarding progress, challenges, or any issues.
• Maintains regular contact with clients and their supports (call, text or email) to discuss appointments, interviews, and provide appropriate support.
• Creates accurate professional case notes and deliverables in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for mandatory submission and corrects errors promptly.
• Reviews staff training on new policies, procedures, and processes.
• Completes monthly summary reviews in a timely manner as instructed.
• Communicates with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to provide client updates and address issues as they arise.
• Ensures shared calendars are up to date.
• Assists with special programs in their area as needed.
• Drives clients to various locations as needed.
• Completes other required duties as directed.

Position Qualifications

• Job Knowledge
• Critical and Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication
• Sales Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management

Education

High school diploma required; some college or a degree in any field preferred.

Experience

No experience necessary; experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.

Computer Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, web‑based databases.

Background Screening Requirement

Position requires a level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Other Requirements

• Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends to work around students’ school schedule.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration and minimum auto insurance (bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident).
• Bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish); ASL is a plus.
• Must maintain confidentiality and manage multiple deadlines.
• Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan and high‑speed internet connection.

Supervision

None.

Travel

Local travel required.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Environment: Office environment and in the field at various business locations. Physical: Standing, walking, reaching, prolonged periods of sitting while driving and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed. Vision: Normal visual range with or without correction sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents. Hearing: Normal audio range with or without correction.