Employment Specialist

Company: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.

Role summary

Employment Specialist is a part-time role at Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. in Mount Union, Pennsylvania, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-04. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title: Employment Specialist
Company: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
Location: Mount Union, Pennsylvania, United States
Work arrangement: on-site
Employment type: part-time
Category: Software Engineering
Experience level: 0-2
Degree required: No
Date posted: 2026-09-04

This part-time Employment Specialist role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in young people's lives without needing a college degree. You'll guide and support them as they find and keep meaningful employment, with excellent training and room to grow your career.

Job description

Status: Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $27.00

Schedule: Availability to work flexible hours; up to 40 hours per week. May include evenings and weekends

Summary of the Position: Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is invested in the belief of self-determination and positive approaches for all individuals that we serve in our Developmental Disability Programs. We follow the concepts set by the Office of Developmental Programs in Pennsylvania that defines *Everyday Lives as the personal with a disability having the support of the families and friends; individual decides how to live their lives; what supports they need; and how they want to spend their money in their individual budgets. The key components are accountability, choice, collaboration, inclusion, contributing to the community, control, freedom, individuality, mentoring, quality, relationships, safety, stability, and success. *Everyday Lives excerpt from 1991 Everyday Lives Booklet.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or a related field OR

Bachelor’s Degree in any other major with one year of paid experience OR

Associates Degree or 60 completed college credits with three years of paid experience working with young adults and/or adults or

High School Diploma or GED and one-year experience paid or volunteer, working with young adults and/or adults

ACRES Certification is preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft office suite; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.

Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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