Youth Services Specialist- Career Pathway Navigator

New Horizons, Serving Individuals with Special Needs • Thousand Oaks, CA

115d • $21 - $24

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference in the world? Do you enjoy helping others? Here at New Horizons, we believe in empowering people of all abilities to reach their full potential. Our clients (we call them Members) are folks with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). We believe they can and should lead healthy, productive lives and contribute to the community in which they live. We know that they might need a bit of support to do this, and that’s where you come in. A Youth Services Specialist- Career Pathway Navigator is someone who advocates for people with IDD. In your role, you’ll empower young people by teaching them the sorts of skills that will help put them on the path to competitive, integrated employment. The Primary role for the Youth Services Specialist- Career Pathway Navigator (YSS-CPN) is to help young people (typically 16-21) develop a Person-Centered Career Plan. You'll support each Member as they transition from school based support to the world of adult IDD services and competitive integrated employment. You might also support New Horizons’ youth program in the schools, creating a welcoming, active and outcome-oriented experience for young adults with disabilities. Supports and serves as back-up for other Youth Services department activities.

Requirements

• Must speak English.
• Bachelors' Degree or equivalent.
• ACRE Certified in Customized Employment (New Horizons will train if applicant does not have).
• Experience with special needs / developmental disabilities (preferred).
• Driver's License for 3+ years required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Work with assigned Members to develop a Person-Centered Career Plan (PCCP).
• Support assigned Members in identifying potential career options, navigating regional center and generic services, and tracking and reporting progress against the PCCP.
• Work with Member and their circle of support to build an awareness of their lifestyle, background, interests, and family and network of support.
• Support assigned Members in career exploration, community awareness, engagement, and integration, postsecondary education, vocational training, internships and or other work experiences, supported employment, customized employment, technology assistance, self-employment or microbusiness launch, benefits education and analysis, transportation, financial empowerment and savings.
• Track all clients receiving services, and provide an update to the SVP of SG, as well as the data management team, to track attendance, 'graduation' from the program, and generalized outcomes.
• Support promoting the New Horizons agency so that graduates from high school know about NH, and potential programs and services in the community.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with teaching staff and administration at local high schools and colleges.
• Ensure that assessments and curriculum are individualized to the clients’ needs by utilizing best practice and evidence-based principles.
• Work closely with the other NH departments to coordinate services as needed.
• Attend meetings as directed/required.
• Support the Agency’s mission and partner with others to accomplish the mission.
• Maintain the highest professional and ethical standards at all times.
• Maintain proficiency in computer applications and databases as required for this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Differential rates for Holidays
• All paid trainings including CPR/First Aide
• Discounts Program
• Referral Program
• FSA
• And more...

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees