Employment Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Employment Specialist to join our team at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.. As an Employment Specialist, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with life skills and seeking employment by providing guidance, support, and resources to help them achieve their goals.

Status : Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position : Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is invested in the belief of self-determination and positive approaches for all individuals that we serve in our Developmental Disability Programs.

We follow the concepts set by the Office of Developmental Programs that defines *Everyday Lives as the personal with a disability having the support of the families and friends;

individual decides how to live their lives; what supports they need; and how they want to spend their money in their individual budgets.

The key components are accountability, choice, collaboration, inclusion, contributing to the community, control, freedom, individuality, mentoring, quality, relationships, safety, stability, and success.

Everyday Lives excerpt from 1991 Everyday Lives Booklet. Employment Specialist is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing employment-related services and life skills trainings.

Hourly Pay Rate : $20.00

Qualifications / Requirements : Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a related field OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in any other major with one year of paid experience OR
• Associates Degree or 60 completed college credits with three years of paid experience working with young adults and / or adults or
• High School Diploma or GED and one-year experience paid or volunteer, working with young adults and / or adults.

At least 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.

Benefits Available :

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics, or disability unrelated to job performance or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates.

YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.