Position: FT -Employment Specialist - ($23hr - $26hr)

Location: AIC - Philadelphia, PA

The Organization:

Valley Youth House empowers and strengthens the lives of children, youth, and families through inclusive programming that builds resilience and fosters growth and independence. VYH works from a trauma-informed / healing-centered perspective, incorporating positive youth and human development, and cultural awareness into all aspects of its services. The agency is committed to ensuring that clients and staff feel safe, have choice and voice, collaborate in a trusting environment, and are empowered to make a difference in their own lives and the agency.

Why Join Us?

• An extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Competitive compensation package with paid time off (PTO) to promote work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage, including prescription benefits.
• Enroll in our 401(k)-retirement plan and enjoy a company match to secure your financial future.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Take advantage of our pre-tax spending accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care FSA).
• Health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Referral program where you can earn rewards for bringing talented individuals to our team.
• Tuition reimbursement program to fuel your professional growth.

Essential Functions of the Employment Specialist

• To successfully implement and update employment activities and curriculum relating to career readiness skill development, job searching and retention strategies.
• To provide individual and group employment instruction and assist in career goal planning.
• Develop and cultivate external partnerships for paid employment, subsidized employment, volunteer experiences, internships and job shadowing.
• To develop connections and resources for the implementation of experiential learning in the community as it relates to employment and computer technology services at AIC.
• To complete assigned duties related to AIC Summer engagement and/or other related employment

Qualifications for the Employment Specialist

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, or other related field
• Experience in teaching/group facilitation
• Three years' experience working with adolescents
• The Employment Specialist be a mature individual with the ability to identify with and adapt to the goals and philosophies of positive youth development in the independent living program.
• The Employment Specialist will possess sound judgment and knowledge of adolescent development.
• This individual will be organized and highly adept at managing multiple tasks and assignments.
• Successful team members are creative thinkers and flexible in their approaches to people and projects.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. X Constantly
• Ability to navigate stairs. X Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. X Occasionally

**If eligible: Medical, vision, and prescription benefits available after the first month of hire, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Off, 401k -6% match, Employer-paid clearances, physical, and training, Opportunities for Tuition reimbursement, Opportunities for licensure supervision hours for LCSW and LPC.

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