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Full Time | Energy
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Northeast Independent Living Program is Hiring a Youth Services Skills Specialist Near Lawrence, MA
$1,000 Sign-on Bonus and $100 Gas Gift Card
Youth Services Skills SpecialistNILP is a rapidly growing, human service agency who assists persons with all types of disabilities who wish to live independently in their community throughout Northeast Massachusetts. NILP provides five core services of Advocacy, Peer Counseling, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, and Transition. NILP believes in consumer control and self-direction and provides these services with the knowledge that persons with disabilities are the best determinants of their needs and goals.
We are seeking applicants who are passionate about helping others and willingness to show a commitment to the Independent Living philosophy. The Youth Services Skills Specialist will provide Independent Living services to youth in residential and public schools, build relationships with local businesses and organizations to recruit for internship sites for the youth, provide job development and skills training.
What You Will Be Doing
Youth Services Skills SpecialistNILP is a rapidly growing, human service agency who assists persons with all types of disabilities who wish to live independently in their community throughout Northeast Massachusetts. NILP provides five core services of Advocacy, Peer Counseling, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, and Transition. NILP believes in consumer control and self-direction and provides these services with the knowledge that persons with disabilities are the best determinants of their needs and goals.
We are seeking applicants who are passionate about helping others and willingness to show a commitment to the Independent Living philosophy. The Youth Services Skills Specialist will provide Independent Living services to youth in residential and public schools, build relationships with local businesses and organizations to recruit for internship sites for the youth, provide job development and skills training.
What You Will Be Doing
- Provide Independent Living services to youth in a classroom setting in residential and public schools
- Provide Education/ Training to consumers, school personnel, families and others involved with youth about Chapters 766 and 688 mandates
- Coordinate and monitor Individual Service Plan (ISP) with each consumer
- Develop and implement academic schedules and curriculum.
- Provide Information & Referral, Advocacy, Skills Training, Peer Counseling, and Service Coordination to program participants
- Assist in the development of participants IEP/ITPS by providing pertinent information relating to transition from school community. Participate in IEP/ITP meetings as requested
- Coordinate and facilitate group recreation, skills training, peer counseling sessions
- Provide culturally appropriate services to youth and their families
- Host semi-annual, parent outreach events with school-based support
- Assist with other duties and special projects as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in human services, a related field, or relevant independent living experience.
- Awareness and sensitivity to issues affecting teens with disabilities as well as multi-cultural issues.
- Must meet background check requirements, including a CORI, Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI), and a fingerprint-based check of state and national criminal history databases.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and excellent listening skills.
- Ability to travel independently and reliable transportation required.
- Ability to work independently, as a team member, and in various group settings including schools and classrooms
- Excellent organization skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and provide follow-through.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish, or ASL, is strongly preferred.
- Flexibility- some night and weekend work is required.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Energy
SALARY
$62k-79k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/08/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/04/2024
WEBSITE
nilp.org
HEADQUARTERS
Lawrence, MA
SIZE
100 - 200
INDUSTRY
Energy
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