Vocational Rehabilitative Specialist

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Regular Full Time Professional ABRAXAS-SOUTH MTN 6, South Mountain, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Vocational Rehabilitative Specialist

10058 South Mountain Road, Building 6, South Mountain, PA

At Abraxas Youth and Family Services we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

For more than 53 years,
Abraxas Youth and Family Services has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Daily Pay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Available after 30 days of employment

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Career Advancement Opportunities

Make a Difference Every Day

Support Individuals and Families

Strengthen Communities

As a Vocational Rehabilitative Specialist
, you oversee the overall development, organization, implementation, and operation of the agency’s youth vocational program.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing career, technical education and work experience programs for youth in conjunction with agency’s education staff, school supervisor and management team
• Develop and maintain healthy, productive working relationships with local agencies and business partners to assist in creating vocational opportunities for youth
• Develop and manage planning, oversight and supervision of youth in the Transition / Vocation Program and ensure programming supports both Pennsylvania Department of Education and other accredited bodies that Abraxas is affiliated with
• Initiate, guide, and ensure communication and coordination between the school, Transition / Vocation program, and clinical and business staff within the agency to ensure youth needs are integrated with the treatment and educational processes
• Initiate, guide, and ensure communication and coordination between the schools, licensing agencies, and funding sources
• Coordinate, implement, and oversee career and technical education and work experiences
• Ensure effective oversight and supervision of youth in the conduct of work programming to include outdoor / indoor maintenance, greenhouse and / or other vocational programs implemented
• Ensure compliance with all work rules and labor laws for agency youth
• Collect and report data on the agency’s youth work program for student job portfolios and court reports
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to support the operation of the youth work program and community
• Develop and implement educational programs and groups to educate youth and staff regarding the purpose and policies of the youth work program
• Work closely with clinical supervisors, caseworkers, and the agency business manager to ensure that all youth involved in work program fulfill expectations
• Track and report on youth…