Top 48 Youth development specialist Jobs in Philadelphia, Pa

Youth Employment Specialist I
Bridges From School To Work —Philadelphia, PA
- $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, Southeast Youth Development Center Montgomery County
Commonwealth of PA —Collegeville, PA
- $69,086 - $104,959 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
5d
Youth Engagement Specialist (Phila)
Covenant House Pennsylvania —Philadelphia, PA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Adolescents
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Quality Assurance Administrator (County Children Youth Families Program Specialist 2) (Local Govt.)
Commonwealth of PA —Chester, PA
- $80,110 - $110,243 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Work from home
- Opportunities for advancement
7d
Youth Engagement Specialist Per Diem (Safe Haven)
Covenant House Pennsylvania —Philadelphia, PA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Prevention and Outreach Specialist
Villanova University —Villanova, PA
- $64,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Public speaking
- English
- Mid-level
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
Youth Program Specialist (PA)
CHOP - Soar Autism Center —King of Prussia, PA
- $21.50 - $28.50 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Clinic
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
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Youth in Transition Outcome Specialist
NORTHEAST TREATMENT CENTER —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Student Outreach Specialist
AmeriCorps —Philadelphia, PA
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Editing
- Entry level
Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist
Family Services of Montgomery County PA —Norristown, PA
- $43,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Driver's License
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Children's Intervention Specialist
LEGACY TREATMENT SERVICES GROUP —Marlton, NJ
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Experience working with children
- Paid training
- 403(b) matching
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Residential Support Professional- Transportation
Devereux —West Chester, PA
- $17.50 - $19.95 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Psychiatry
- Pass drug screening
- 403(b) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
Early Intervention Specialist
Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. —Philadelphia, PA
- $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Student Development Specialist
AmeriCorps —Philadelphia, PA
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Organizational skills
- Editing
Children's Intervention Specialist
Oaks Integrated Care —Cherry Hill, NJ
- $22.50 - $23.39 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Peer Outreach Specialist (Part-Time)
Public Health Management Corporation —Philadelphia, PA
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Children
- Communication skills
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AFTER CARE SPECIALIST
BETHANNA —Philadelphia, PA
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Psychology
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Progress Success Intervention Specialist
CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services —Philadelphia, PA
- $19.40 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Check and Connect Intervention Specialist - Middle School
CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services —Philadelphia, PA
- $19.40 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Hybrid work
- School experience
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Disease Intervention Specialist
Public Health Management Corporation —Philadelphia, PA
- $51,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- High school
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Youth Employment Specialist I

Bridges From School To Work -
Philadelphia, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$55,000 a year

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Database systems
Passenger vehicle
Microsoft Office
Driver's License
Personal transportation assistance

Full Job Description

Bridges From School to Work (Bridges) is recognized by leaders in government, business, and education as a vital resource for helping high school students with disabilities transition from school to the workplace. The Bridges program is operated in several major metropolitan areas and serves young people who often have multiple barriers to employment. Over the years, Bridges has demonstrated outstanding results and has built a reputation for excellence.

Job Summary:

The role of a Youth Employment Specialist I is to help young adults with disabilities find competitive employment and build their strengths in different areas related to the workforce. The role requires the recruitment of participants and helping them find competitive employment that matches their strengths and interests, while also keeping detailed records of all job-related activities completed. To do this, it is necessary to build relationships with state agencies, schools, parents, students, and employers.

Core Work Activities: The Youth Employment Specialist I’s primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

To meet assigned Bridges outcome goals.
Fostering and maintaining youth relationships in order to establish their commitment to utilizing our services as a resource. Providing assessments as well as individualized training and guidance to assist youth towards their career goals. Identifying and addressing barriers to employment. Providing follow-up services to facilitate their growth as they gain more experience/skills.
To accurately maintain records to document program activities.
Manage and represent the “Bridges” brand. Maintain relationships and communication with school districts, school personnel, employers, parents/guardians, counselors, state agencies, and colleagues.
Regularly attend meetings with various stakeholders.
Facilitate transportation for participants.
Maintain participant files and records as required in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
General administrative responsibilities.
Other tasks as assigned.

Assigned Outcome Goals:

Enroll sufficient youth to achieve placement and retention outcomes:

Sixteen (16) Placements; Twelve (12) 90-Day Retentions; and Ten (10) 180-Day Retentions.

Outcome requirements subject to change based on the organization’s needs.

In order to consistently achieve results, Youth Employment Specialists I must effectively:

Recruit and enroll an appropriate caseload of program participants.
Assess skills, interests, and experience of each young adult.
Identify challenges relative to employment objectives and create specific, practical strategies to address them.
Develop an active pool of employers that can offer jobs consistent with employment objectives of participants.
Assess critical success factors for specific jobs, and develop job matches that benefit both the young person and the employer.
Re-place youth as needed to achieve retention outcomes and/or to assist youth with vocational growth.
Provide appropriate support to all involved (youth and employers) to assure employment success and vocational growth. Support includes but is not limited to:

Assistance with initial training and orientation to the workplace including some job coaching.

Guidance regarding modification of training materials and approaches to fit the individual’s learning style.

Assistance with public transportation or other peripheral issues that may impact employment success.

Appraisal and assistance with employer job accommodations.

Facilitation of regular formal appraisals of on-the-job performance.

Assistance in identifying and accessing necessary off-the-job supports or development opportunities (training, assistive equipment, etc.).

Education and Experience:

Four-year college degree or equivalent in qualifying work experience.
Formal training and/or experience in the following areas:

School-to-work transition (work with students with disabilities desirable).

Case management.

Job development or employment support.

Sales, marketing, and networking

Required Skills:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and communicate effectively, specifically:

Ability to relate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Ability to build, facilitate, and participate in collaboration between diverse groups.

Ability to effectively interpret and address needs of diverse constituents.

Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to effectively work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to frequent changes, perform multiple tasks, and prioritize accordingly.
Strong time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Knowledge of technology including Microsoft suite applications, database management systems, and other internet-based platforms.
Ability to maintain security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
Must be fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC where allowed by local mandate.
Valid driver’s license (where applicable).
Ability to safely transport participants to and from interviews, meetings, and appointments(etc.) in a timely manner.
If using own transportation, will need to pass MVR and insurance requirements.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to navigate inside of schools, business locations, and the local community.
Ability to operate a vehicle or proficiency in using public transportation for commuting to various locations.
Ability to operate general office equipment.

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youth development specialist jobs in philadelphia, pa

Youth Employment Specialist I

Psychological Services Specialist, DHS, Southeast Youth Development Center Montgomery County

Youth Engagement Specialist (Phila)

Quality Assurance Administrator (County Children Youth Families Program Specialist 2) (Local Govt.)

Youth Engagement Specialist Per Diem (Safe Haven)

Prevention and Outreach Specialist

Youth Program Specialist (PA)

Youth in Transition Outcome Specialist

Student Outreach Specialist

Drug and Alcohol Prevention Specialist

Children's Intervention Specialist

Residential Support Professional- Transportation

Early Intervention Specialist

Student Development Specialist

Children's Intervention Specialist

Peer Outreach Specialist (Part-Time)

AFTER CARE SPECIALIST

Progress Success Intervention Specialist

Check and Connect Intervention Specialist - Middle School

Disease Intervention Specialist

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