Youth Employment Specialist
$39,000–$39,000 year
On-siteFort Myers, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Develop new business relationships for clients to enable their Work Based Learning Experiences and assist with intake to ensure clear expectations and accurate documentation. Place clients in appropriate Work Based Learning locations, create accommodations including task lists and modified schedules, and drive clients to various locations as needed. Maintain regular contact via call, text, or email to discuss appointments and ensure support levels, while working with supervisors at job sites to address issues quickly. Create accurate case notes and deliverables in the CRM, communicate updates to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, and review staff training on new policies.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma
- Open availability during days, evenings and weekends
- Reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license
- Auto registration
- Auto insurance coverage-minimum (bodily injury $50,000 per person/$100,000 per accident)
- Confidentiality
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Own computer
- Own printer
- Own smartphone with data plan
- High-speed internet connection
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Some college including a degree in any field
- Experience working with individuals with a disability
- Prior counseling experience
- Prior job placement experience
- Prior job coaching experience
- Experience working within public vocational rehabilitation programs
- Bilingual (English / Spanish)
- ASL
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