Youth Employment Specialist

Overview

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

Job Type: Full-time

• Fulfill Work Based Learning referrals as a direct service provider to assigned clients.
• Communicate directly with referred clients, the client’s supports, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to build relationships and help clients achieve their goals.
• Coordinate with the Lead Youth Employment Specialist to discuss placements and activity; attend team planning meetings; review payroll for clients; ensure case notes and deliverables are submitted promptly.
• Develop new business relationships for clients to enable them to perform their Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE).
• Assist with the intake of new clients to set clear expectations, complete documentation, and ensure clients are cleared to work in a WBLE.
• Place clients in appropriate WBLE locations and provide the relevant level of support; create accommodations as needed (e.g., task lists, reminders, adapting tasks to learning style).
• Work with job-site supervisors to address potential issues quickly and maintain open communication with client families about progress and challenges.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and supports (call, text, or email) to discuss appointments and interviews and ensure appropriate support levels.
• Create accurate case notes and deliverables in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for submission to Vocational Rehabilitation and correct errors promptly.
• Review staff training on new policies, procedures, and processes; complete monthly summary reviews as instructed.
• Communicate with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to provide updates on each client and address issues as they arise;
• Keep shared calendars up to date; assist with special programs as needed; drive clients to various locations as required.
• Perform other required duties as directed.

• Education:
  
  High School diploma required; some college or a degree in any field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  No experience necessary; experience with individuals with a disability or in counseling, job placement, job coaching, or public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.
• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  
  Job Knowledge;
  Critical and Strategic Thinking;
  Problem Solving/Analysis;
  Interpersonal Skills;
  Communication;
  Sales Skills;
  Organizational Skills;
  Time Management.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and web-based systems.
• Background Screening:
  Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.
• Other Requirements:
  Open availability (days, evenings, weekends) to work around students' school schedules; reliable transportation with valid driver’s license, registration, and appropriate auto insurance; bilingual (English/Spanish) or ASL is a plus; confidentiality and ability to manage multiple deadlines; must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet.

• 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

• 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

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Environment:
Office environment and in the field at various business locations. Physical:
Standing, walking, reaching and prolonged periods of 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; read computer screens and printed documents. Hearing:
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Travel:
Local travel required.