Youth Employment Specialist

EmployU, Inc•Orange City, FL

4d•$39,000 - $49,000

About The Position

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 at employU! Our 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. Full-time employees are offered: 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 Part-time employees may be offered: 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 Want to get a glimpse into the employU atmosphere? Watch this video https://youtu.be/K6Hf9jusJlA The estimated average, annual pay range for this full-time, hourly position is $39,000--$49,000 per year which includes an hourly pay rate, plus an estimated bonus. POSITION SUMMARY 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.

Requirements

High School diploma required: some college including a degree in any field preferred.
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.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based database Systems.
This position requires a level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.Applicants can learn more about the screening process by visiting: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends.
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, auto registration, auto insurance with minimum coverage of bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident
Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.
Confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines is required.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus.

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.
Competes 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.
Completes other required duties as directed.