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Description

Are you passionate about empowering youth to succeed in work and education? Join our PACT-Y team as a Youth Employment and Education Support Specialist! In this role, you’ll provide individualized support to youth—especially those with emotional or developmental challenges—to help them build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in employment, volunteer roles, or continuing education.

How You'll Be Making a Difference

+ Deliver **Pre-Vocational and Educational Services** to teach essential workplace and classroom skills.

+ Support youth in developing appropriate work habits, behaviors, and expectations.

+ Facilitate **career exploration** and readiness for volunteer or paid work.

+ Provide **Supported Employment Services** for youth with disabilities (age 14+), including job coaching, placement, and on-the-job support.

+ Collaborate with families, schools, employers, and community partners to ensure holistic support.

+ Assist with transportation, benefits counseling, and workplace accommodations as needed.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, or related field.

+ Experience working with youth, particularly those with mental health or developmental needs.

+ Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

+ Knowledge of employment services, educational supports, and behavioral interventions.

+ **Preferred Skills:**

+ Familiarity with IEPs and transition planning.

+ Experience with supported employment or job coaching.

+ Culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach.

Why Join Us?

+ Be part of a pioneering program making a real difference in the lives of youth and families.

+ Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

+ Opportunities for professional development.

+ Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of care.

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.