Employment Instructor
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salary
$30 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Employment Instructor will support the Supported Employment program by contacting and meeting with local employers to establish relationships and develop employment proposals. Responsibilities also include fostering supportive relationships with participants and assisting in the development of job readiness and interviewing skills.
Requirements summary
A High School diploma or GED is required, along with a minimum of one year of paid experience working with young adults, and knowledge of community resources. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance are mandatory.
Job description
Status
- Part-Time
- Hourly
- FLSA
- Classification: Non-Exempt
Summary of the Position
- The Employment Instructor assists with Supported Employment through the OVR program for the summer program. Daytime hours are required to support youth during the summer work programming.
- Instructor will contact and meet with area employers to establish relationships.
- Develop supportive relationships with participants.
- Help prepare employment proposals and negotiate job opportunities.
- Ensure compliance.
- Assist with development of job readiness skills and interviewing skills.
This position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.
Hourly Rate
$30 per hour face-to-face and $16.00 per hour non-face to face
Qualifications/Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
- High School or GED required with minimum one year of paid experience working with young adults.
- Experience in community work and knowledge of community resources.
- Experience working with at risk youth and families as well as employers.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
- Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.
- Bilingual/Spanish Speaking Candidates a plus.
Benefits
- Available:
- Voluntary Dental
- Voluntary Vision
- UNUM Supplemental Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Direct Deposit
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Flexible Schedule
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability 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.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- Voluntary Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Voluntary Dental
- Unum Supplemental Benefits
