Youth Services Specialist

ABOUT THIS JOB: Are you looking to make a difference in the world? Do you enjoy helping others? Here at New Horizons, we believe in empowering people of all abilities to reach their full potential. Our clients (we call them Members) are folks with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). We believe they can and should lead healthy, productive lives and contribute to the community in which they live. We know that they might need a bit of support to do this, and that’s where you come in.

JOB DESCRIPTION: A Youth Services Specialist is someone who advocates for people with IDD. In your role, you’ll empower young people by teaching them the sorts of skills that will help them be independent travelers, learners, and enable them to thrive in the workplace.

SUMMARY: The Primary role for the Youth Services Specialist (YSS) is to develop and support New Horizons’ youth program in the schools, creating a welcoming, active and outcome-oriented experience for young adults with disabilities. Supports and serves as back-up for other Youth Services department activities.  

RATE: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1.      In collaboration with the Senior VP of Strategic Growth, develops and refines curriculum for training students with disabilities in high schools, with a focus on travel training and employment preparation.

2.      Tracks all clients receiving services, and provides an update to the SVP of SG, as well as the data management team, to track attendance, “graduation” from the program, and generalized outcomes.

3.      Supports the CEO and VP of SG in writing formal reports to grant makers or other funders.

4.      Supports promoting the New Horizons agency so that graduates from high school know about NH, and potential programs and services in the community.

5.      Develops and maintains strong partnerships with teaching staff and administration at local high schools and colleges. Creates and maintains excellent communication with the individuals at the referenced educational centers.

6.      Markets program within New Horizons and to other agencies and programs to generate participants to meet target goals.

7.      Coordinates training schedules between participants, trainers, and host facilities.

8.      Provides and/or oversees in-person training to clients with a focus on travel training on public transportation systems.

9.      Supports College to Career and More program through instruction and support of Members exploring postsecondary learning and career options.

10.  Ensures that assessments and curriculum are individualized to the clients’ needs by utilizing best practice and evidence-based principles.

11.  Works closely with the other NH departments to coordinate services as needed.  

12.  Works with accounting to submit monthly reimbursement requests to grantor.

13.  Manages program expenses to ensure within the grant budget requirements.

14.  Encourages trainees to advocate for themselves and others.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1.  Attends meetings as directed/required.

2.  Supports the Agency’s mission and partners with others to accomplish the mission.

3.  Maintains the highest professional and ethical standards at all times.

4.  Maintains proficiency in computer applications and databases as required for this position.

5.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must speak English
• Bachelors' Degree or equivalent
• Experience with special needs / developmental disabilities (preferred)
• Driver's License for 3+ years required. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

Our Great Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Differential rates for Holidays
• All paid trainings including CPR/First Aide
• Discounts Program
• Referral Program
• FSA
• And more...