Youth Employment Specialist

Youth Employment SpecialistAt employU, our culture is EPIC. It's not just a buzzword; it's how we show up every day for our team and the community we serve. employUValues Statement — EPICEmpowerment – We give every person the tools, support, and confidence to chart their own career path.Passion – Energy and enthusiasm drive us to exceed expectations and change lives.Integrity – Honesty, transparency, and ethical decision-making guide everything we do.Commitment – We invest in long-term partnerships with clients, employers, and one another to ensure shared success.Looking for meaningful work with a team that lives its values? You'll fit right in at employU. 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 confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those seeking career advancement.Full-time employees are offered:Health InsuranceHealth Savings AccountDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401(k) PlanPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysBonus Potential (eligible positions)Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balancePet InsurancePart-time employees may be offered:Dental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) PlanPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysBasic Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Flexible work schedule for exceptional work/life balancePet InsuranceThe 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 SUMMARYThe 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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.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.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s)Job KnowledgeCritical and Strategic ThinkingProblem Solving/AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationSales SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSKILLS & ABILITIESEducation:High School diploma required: some college including a degree in any field preferred.Experience: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.Computer Skills : Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe and web-based database Systems.Other Requirements:Open availability required: must be available during days, evenings and weekends to work around students' school schedule.Ability to pass a level 2 background checkMust have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, auto registration, auto insurance coverage-minimum (bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident).Bilingual is a plus (English / Spanish); ASL is a plus.Confidentiality and the ability to manage multiple deadlines is required.Must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet connection.SUPERVISION: NoneTRAVEL: Local travel required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTThese conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Environment: Office environment and in the field at various business locations.Physical: Standing, walking, reaching and prolonged periods sitting while driving and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.