Employment Specialist Job Town of Bethlehem New York USA,Social Work

Location: Town of Bethlehem

Schedule: Availability to work flexible hours; up to 40 hours per week. May include evenings and weekends

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.

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
ACRES Certification is preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft office suite; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

Voluntary Dental
Voluntary Vision
UNUM Supplemental Insurance
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 . Possible Travel in the community to homes and school

Qualifications Skills Preferred

Some Knowledge

Strong Communication Skills

Intermediate

Basic Computer Skills

Some Knowledge

Behaviors Preferred 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 Preferred 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.

Licenses & Certifications Required

Driver's License

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