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Employment Specialist

$21 - $26.5 per hour

Wayside Youth

Employment Specialist Young Adult Services - Arlington and Methuen Salary: $21.00 - $26.50/hour depending on experience and degree + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside Youth and Family Support Network - Young Adult Program islooking for full time, compassionate and dedicated Employment Specialist to provide support to the young adults served by our program, who wish to explore employment, volunteer, and training options to develop the work skills necessary that will lead to competitive employment. We provide a supportive culture that allows for a balance of personal responsibilities and professional development while contributing to the community. What You Will Do: The Employment Specialist will work as a member of the program team at Twelve Prescott and Merrimack Valley Young Adult Programs. These programs are designed to provide a safe and supportive environment for young adults ages 18-25 years old to get assistance as they transition to independent adulthood. The Employment Specialist will work with young adults who wish to explore employment, volunteer, and training options to develop the work skills necessary that will lead to competitive employment. The Employment Specialist will engage community employers to create opportunities that match the interests and strengths of the young adult job seekers and provide job coaching to assure that the young adult is able to successfully achieve and maintain competitive employment. Provide individual and group life skills assessment and education/training for participants. Provide employment assistance, career development and apprentice job matching for identified participants. Develop, monitor and evaluate apprenticeship experiences. Complete all documentation as required. Participate in all weekly and required agency staff meetings, required agency trainings, supervision with Program Director and assigned meetings in the community. Ensure compliance with Wayside Youth and Family Support Network policies and procedures. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: Interpersonal/communication skills; Charismatic; Empathic; Dedication; Reliability; Teamwork; Self-awareness; Good time management skills. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma. Previous experience providing employment support and/or training required. Experience working in a community-based setting and/or residential setting with youth is preferred. Valid driver's license and reliabletransportation required. Bilingual/Bicultural candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will train you in Motivational Interviewing Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC) Courageous Conversations CPR and First Aid training upon hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayside Youth

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