Employment Specialist

Wayside Youth & Family Support Network • Arlington, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wayside Youth and Family Support Network - Young Adult Program is looking for a full-time, compassionate and dedicated Employment Specialist to provide support to the young adults served by our program, who wish to explore employment, volunteer, and training options to develop the work skills necessary that will lead to competitive employment. We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community. The Employment Specialist will work as a member of the program team at Twelve Prescott and Merrimack Valley Young Adult Programs. These programs are designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for young adults ages 18-25 years old to get assistance as they transition to independent adulthood.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Previous experience providing employment support and/or training required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a community-based setting and/or residential setting with youth is preferred.
• Bilingual/Bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Work with young adults who wish to explore employment, volunteer, and training options to develop the work skills necessary that will lead to competitive employment.
• Engage community employers to create opportunities that match the interests and strengths of the young adult job seekers and provide job coaching to assure that the young adult is able to successfully achieve and maintain competitive employment.
• Provide individual and group life skills assessment and education/training for participants.
• Provide employment assistance, career development and apprentice job matching for identified participants.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate apprenticeship experiences.
• Complete all documentation as required.
• Participate in all weekly and required agency staff meetings, required agency trainings, supervision with Program Director and assigned meetings in the community.
• Ensure compliance with Wayside Youth and Family Support Network policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Tuition and training reimbursement
• PTO package with 3 wellness days
• 9 paid holidays
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year
• Free training
• CEUs
• Exceptional medical benefits
• Financial health supports
• Career development opportunities
• $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED