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Youth Employment Specialist

employU, Port Saint Lucie, Florida, us, 34985

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Overview

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 the confidence required to achieve independence by establishing a sustainable career. Because we are always expanding, there is always an opportunity for growth for those looking for career advancement.

Position Type

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Fulfill Work Based Learning referrals as a direct service provider to assigned clients.

Communicate directly with referred clients, the client’s supports, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to build relationships and help clients achieve their goals.

Coordinate with the Lead Youth Employment Specialist to discuss placements and activity; attend team planning meetings; review payroll for clients; ensure case notes and deliverables are submitted promptly.

Develop new business relationships for clients to enable them to perform their Work Based Learning Experiences (WBLE).

Assist with the intake of new clients to set clear expectations, complete documentation, and ensure clients are cleared to work in a WBLE.

Place clients in appropriate WBLE locations and provide the relevant level of support; create accommodations as needed (e.g., task lists, reminders, adapting tasks to learning style).

Work with job-site supervisors to address potential issues quickly and maintain open communication with client families about progress and challenges.

Maintain regular contact with clients and supports (call, text, or email) to discuss appointments and interviews and ensure appropriate support levels.

Create accurate case notes and deliverables in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for submission to Vocational Rehabilitation and correct errors promptly.

Review staff training on new policies, procedures, and processes; complete monthly summary reviews as instructed.

Communicate with Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors to provide updates on each client and address issues as they arise;

Keep shared calendars up to date; assist with special programs as needed; drive clients to various locations as required.

Perform other required duties as directed.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma required; some college or a degree in any field preferred.

Experience: No experience necessary; experience with individuals with a disability or in counseling, job placement, job coaching, or public vocational rehabilitation programs is preferred.

Skills & Competencies: Job Knowledge; Critical and Strategic Thinking; Problem Solving/Analysis; Interpersonal Skills; Communication; Sales Skills; Organizational Skills; Time Management.

Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and web-based systems.

Background Screening: Level 2 background screening through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required.

Other Requirements: Open availability (days, evenings, weekends) to work around students' school schedules; reliable transportation with valid driver’s license, registration, and appropriate auto insurance; bilingual (English/Spanish) or ASL is a plus; confidentiality and ability to manage multiple deadlines; must have own computer, printer, smartphone with data plan, and high-speed internet.

Benefits (Full-time)

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

Benefits (Part-time)

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

Additional Information Video overview: Watch this video glimpse into the employU atmosphere at https://youtu.be/K6Hf9jusJlA

Physical Demands and Working Environment Environment: Office environment and in the field at various business locations. Physical: Standing, walking, reaching and prolonged periods of 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; read computer screens and printed documents. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Travel: Local travel required.

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