Youth Employment Counselor

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Established in 1970, Boley Centers, Inc., is a private, non-profit organization serving individuals with mental disabilities, individuals and families who are homeless, Veterans and youth in Pinellas County. Boley Centers, Inc., a nationally recognized and accredited behavioral health care agency, has an opening for a full-time Youth Employment Counselor.

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides assistance to youth with obtaining community-based employment. Accomplishes skills and abilities assessments. Identifies available and appropriate community-based employment opportunities for clients. Acts as an ongoing liaison, both internally and externally with job sources. Maintains appropriate documentation and records as required or requested. Performs other tasks necessary to assist clients.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree required. Human Services or related major preferred. Education must be from an accredited school, college, or university.

Minimum of one year experience in human services, business, job placement, vocational counseling, or rehabilitation. Relevant internship or volunteer experience may be considered in meeting minimum experience requirements.

Knowledge of behavioral or other techniques and job development and related activities preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Good skills and demonstrated abilities in assessment, observation, communication - verbal and/or written, organizing work - own and others, interpersonal and public relations, basic math and language, record keeping, self-management, teaching, coaching, training,, and such others that are usually and customarily considered necessary for satisfactory completion of essential duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Florida driver's license, own transportation vehicle and insurance required.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Boley Centers is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP