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Employment Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs Inc

  • Bedford, PA
  • 7 days ago
  • $27 Per Hour

Highlights

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBedford, PA
IndustryLegal Services
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1975
Websitehttp://www.yapinc.org

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 drivers 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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About Company

YAP is a nationally recognized, nonprofit organization exclusively committed to the provision of community-based alternatives to out-of-home care through direct service, advocacy and policy change.

Since our founding in 1975, our expertise and passion have been in serving deep-end, multi-need and cross-system youth and families, though we have success across a continuum of needs and challenges. We provide safe, cost-effective services to youth and families involved in numerous systems, including the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, Education and Adult Systems. 

We serve over 13,000 families a year in more than 100 programs across 21 states and the District of Columbia in rural, suburban and urban areas including 25 major metro areas. Since our beginning in 1975, 100% of our programming occurs in the home communities of the people we serve.

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