Job Description

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 in Tarpon Springs.

BENEFITS:

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

JOB SUMMARY:

The Youth Employment Counselor assesses participants' strengths, preferences and skill sets to identify available and appropriate community-based employment opportunities and acts as an ongoing liaison with job sources and maintains appropriate documentation and records as required or requested.

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 of experience in human services, business, job placement, vocational counseling or rehabilitation. Relevant internships or volunteer experiences 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 written, organizing work - own and others, interpersonal and public relation skills, 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. Must pass a level II background check and drug screen.
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