Employment Specialist

1 month ago


Philadelphia, United States Youth Advocate Programs Full time
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 in Pennsylvania 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.

Flexible Hours - Daytime hours needed, afternoon and evening hours also possible.

Hourly Rates:

Billable Rate: $30.00 per hour

Non-Billable Rate: $16.00 per hour

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
  • 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.
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