Employment Specialist

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Muhlenberg Township, PA

16h

About The Position

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is invested in the belief of self-determination and positive approaches for all individuals that we serve in our Developmental Disability Programs. We follow the concepts set by the Office of Developmental Programs in Pennsylvania that defines Everyday Lives as the personal with a disability having the support of the families and friends; individual decides how to live their lives; what supports they need; and how they want to spend their money in their individual budgets. The key components are accountability, choice, collaboration, inclusion, contributing to the community, control, freedom, individuality, mentoring, quality, relationships, safety, stability, and success. Everyday Lives excerpt from 1991 Everyday Lives Booklet.

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 youth and families; and experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record system is a plus.
Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.