employU · 1 week ago
Youth Employment Specialist
Port St Lucie, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$39K/yr - $49K/yremployU is dedicated to empowering individuals within the disability community to achieve independence through sustainable careers. The Youth Employment Specialist is responsible for facilitating Work Based Learning referrals, coordinating with clients and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, and ensuring clients receive appropriate support and placements.
EmploymentNon ProfitProfessional Services
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
Qualification
Required
High School diploma required
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
Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends to work around students' school schedule
Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, auto registration, auto insurance coverage-minimum (bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident)
Confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines is required
Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection
Preferred
some college including a degree in any field preferred
experience working with individuals with a disability and/or prior counseling, job placement, job coaching or working within public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred
Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus
Benefits
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
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
Company
employU
employU is a nonprofit employment service company.
Founded in 2012
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Carrie Schulz
Chief Financial Officer
Keith Bourkney
Founder/ Executive Director
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