Youth Employment Specialist

EmployU, Inc; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedule

Bonus Potential

Job summary

EmployU, Inc in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking a Youth Employment Specialist to empower individuals with disabilities towards achieving independence. The full-time role involves coordinating work placements and providing support to clients, along with substantial benefits including health insurance and flexible schedules.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, and prior experience with vocational rehabilitation is preferred. This role is key in helping clients establish sustainable careers while working within the community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with preference for college education.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and similar software.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling Work Based Learning referrals for clients.
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders to achieve goals.
• Creating professional case notes in CRM.
• Assisting clients in achieving independence through work.

Skills

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 preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Adobe

Web-based database Systems

Job description

At employU, our culture is EPIC. It’s not just a buzzword; it’s how we show up every day for our team and the community we serve.

A flexible schedule, paid weekly, working in the community, making a difference, being surrounded by a great team, and maintaining work/life balance—this is what you can expect working at employU.

Our team works within the disability community to empower our customers with the knowledge, connections, and confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those seeking career advancement.

Full-time employees are offered:

• 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 employees may be offered:

• 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

Requirements

The estimated average, annual pay range for this full-time, hourly position is $39,000--$49,000 per year which includes an hourly pay rate, plus an estimated bonus.

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.

The Youth Employment Specialist coordinates and communicates with the Lead Youth Employment Specialist to discuss placements and activity, attends team planning meetings, reviews payroll for clients, and ensures case notes and deliverables are submitted promptly.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Develops new business relationships for clients which enables them to perform their Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE).
• Assists with the intake of new clients to ensure clear expectations are set, documentation is completed accurately, and the new client is cleared to work in a WBLE.
• Assures each client is placed in appropriate WBLE locations and is provided with the relevant level of support.
• Creates accommodations for clients to ensure WBLE success to include task lists, adding phone reminders, modifying tasks based on the client’s learning style, and others as needed.
• Works with supervisors at job sites where clients are working to ensure potential issues are addressed as quickly as possible.
• Ensures effective communication with client families so that they are aware of progress, challenges, or any issues that may arise during services.
• Maintains regular contact with clients and their supports when appropriate (call, text or email) to discuss appointments, scheduled interviews, and to ensure the appropriate level of support is provided.
• Creates accurate and professional case notes and deliverables in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to be submitted to Vocational Rehabilitation for approval and correct errors promptly.
• Reviews staff training on new policies, procedures, and processes.
• Competes monthly summary reviews in a timely manner as instructed.
• Communicates with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to provide updates on each client 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

Competency Statement(s)

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

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

• High School diploma required: some college including 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 and web-based database Systems.

Background Screening Requirement

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

Applicants can learn more about the screening process by visiting: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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, auto insurance coverage-minimum (bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident).
• Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus.
• Confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines is required.
• 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 and prolonged periods sitting while driving and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.