Employment Specialist

• $18 an hour plus bonuses

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.

Responsibilities: 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. Completes 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.

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

Other Requirements

Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends to work around students' school schedule. Ability to pass a level 2 background check.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.