Employment Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs•Philadelphia, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employment Specialist is responsible for supporting individuals in achieving meaningful employment outcomes. This includes evaluating each individual’s skills, interests, and employment goals to identify job opportunities that align with their abilities and preferences. The Employment Specialist provides on-the-job training and ongoing support to promote long-term success and independence in the workplace. Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. embraces the principles of self-determination and positive approaches in our Developmental Disability Programs. Guided by the Everyday Lives philosophy from the Office of Developmental Programs, we believe in empowering individuals to make their own decisions about how they live, what supports they need, and how they allocate their resources. Key values include accountability, choice, collaboration, inclusion, community contribution, individuality, mentoring, quality, relationships, safety, and success. Position will be focused in Bucks County and Upper Northeast Philadelphia, and possibly some Montgomery County locations.

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
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Knowledge of community resources
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Reliable insured transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems are a plus.
Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Evaluating each individual’s skills, interests, and employment goals to identify job opportunities that align with their abilities and preferences.
Providing on-the-job training and ongoing support to promote long-term success and independence in the workplace.