Sevita

At Risk Youth Employment Specialist

Sevita  •  $45k - $48k/yr  •  College Park, MD (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Mentor Maryland, a part of the Sevita family, provides Treatment Foster Care services to youth who may be facing out-of-home placements, transitioning back into the family home or independent living alternatives, or involved in the juvenile justice system. Through our personalized programming, we help youth gain stability, comfort and confidence to overcome all challenges and live well. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, join our mission-driven team and experience a career well lived.

Therapeutic Foster Care Employment Specialist

$45,000

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Therapeutic Foster Care Employment Specialist

Do you want to use your background to help foster youth prepare to join the working world? As the Employment Specialist, you will coordinate the day-to-day operations of a vocational training program and facilitate implementation of individual employment plans in community job sites.

  • Work directly with assigned individuals to implement Individual Plans of Employment and Educational goals.
  • Assigned individuals may be in the following locations, Prince Georges, Charles, Montgomery, Anne Arundel and Howard Counties
  • Complete necessary assessments/paperwork as required State and Local government regulations.
  • Market and recruit companies for contract-supported employment, and volunteer opportunities
  • Market and Recruit Colleges and Universities for educational opportunities.
  • Transport individuals to work sites and assist in transferring individuals out of van or auto
  • Encourage and facilitate normalized work environment through coaching, mentoring, and training
  • Report and document all occurrences of injuries if necessary; maintain a safe environment Attend scheduled in-service training
  • Provide daily oversight of Direct Support Professionals
  • Contribute to training of other departmental employees as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • One year of experience working with youth or young adults in a child welfare setting preferred
  • A combination of education and experience that provides equivalent proficiency in the areas of responsibility may be substituted for the above education and experience
  • Current driver’s license in good standing, car registration, and auto insurance
  • Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport with others
  • Reliable, responsible, and caring nature
  • Commitment to the company’s mission and values

Why Join Us?

Full Time

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holiday pay
  • Purposeful work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
  • Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law

Sevita

About Sevita

Homes and communities are where people thrive. We’ve held this belief since our founding in 1967 and have worked to make it reality for the thousands of individuals we serve. We continue that work today and are using innovation, technology, and collaboration across our organization to do more for more people.

Sevita is the leading provider of home and community-based specialty health care, with 40,000 employees proudly serving over 50,000 individuals. We believe that people can grow, learn, and be as independent as possible in the homes and communities where they live.

We serve adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, individuals with complex care needs, people recovering from brain injury, seniors in need of everyday support, children in foster care, adults and children with autism spectrum disorders, and other individuals who may require care across a lifetime.

Our goal is to enable these individuals to be as independent as possible and to live and thrive in their communities. It’s what we’ve done for more than 50 years, and it’s what we continue to do today.

For us, it’s a calling. Because when you have a chance to make a difference in someone’s life, you take it. Our team has a passion for helping others grow, learn, and live their best life.

We meet people where they are and help them reach their full potential. At Sevita, it’s not just a job. It’s about seeing others for who they are, and understanding and meeting their needs and preferences.

An individual’s health and wellness goes beyond simply physical health – it’s behavioral supports and looking at social determinants of health, too. And we are right there, supporting the whole person, because every person has the right to live well.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Edina, Minnesota
Year Founded
Unknown
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