Vocational Educational (Voc/Ed) Specialist - Transition to Independent Living Services (TIL)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Voc/Ed Specialist works under the direction of the Director of TIL Services. This position will successfully engage and retain young people referred by the Department of Youth Services (DYS). Through assessments and consultation, the Voc/Ed Specialist will work with the young person to develop and implement a career plan. Evaluation of progress toward goals in the career plan as well as discharge planning and implementation are expected. This position will build connections between LUK and key partners and work with young people to achieve their goals while adhering to LUK’s core values.

The Voc/Ed Specialist will have familiarity with employment resources in the region and will provide on-site job coaching and supervision as indicated. Full time position (40 hrs. per week) with benefits.

In addition to very competitive salaries LUK offers a substantial and unique benefit package found here .

Introduction to LUK, Inc.

LUK has deep roots in Central Massachusetts. We’re driven by our values and we’re serious about our work. It’s not easy work, but it is rewarding! With Crisis as our middle name (LUK Crisis Center), we are well versed in handling all kinds of issues that may arise. LUK exists to help people thrive – the people we serve and the people who work here. We appreciate creative thinking, uniqueness, and tenacity. We encourage staff to participate in numerous opportunities to grow as an individual and a member of a team, influence others and be influenced, be your best and do your best. We provide individualized services to the people we work with and offer flexibility so that staff can meet responsibilities at work and outside of work. The community is “LUK-y” to have the skills, experience, and talent of our staff!

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Purpose:

To work with area employers and staff to assist youth in reaching their fullest employability potential.

Responsibilities Include:

• Acquiring a deep understanding and commitment to LUK’s Mission, Vision and Values and programming and advocacy
• Develop and maintain an authentic professional, trauma-informed relationship with youth
• Conduct educational/vocational assessments and testing.
• Foster positive relationships with area employers to mutually benefit clients and businesses.
• Provide on-the-job site support
• Provide individual and group job-training skills
• Implement a competency-based career readiness curriculum
• Attend and participate in coordination meetings with DYS and Commonwealth Corporation
• Collect and enter data as indicated
• Develop and monitor career plans and progress towards goals
• Participate in the Emergency On-Call rotation.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• A demonstrated passion and commitment for working with young people
• A demonstrated knowledge of employability skills training, career readiness assessment and curriculum delivery, subsidized and competitive job development and labor laws preferred
• Experience with youth and young adults with system involvement

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of employment strategies as they apply to youth in the community
• Strong communication skills
• Internet access for remote work
• Reliable and safe transportation
• Demonstrated ability to create meaningful relationships
• Strong presentation skills
• Self-starter with great organizational skills and drive to succeed
• Bilingual/Bicultural candidates and individuals with lived experience in system involvement encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:

Submit a cover letter and resume sharing your interest and unique qualifications for this position to:

Online: Click “Apply for Job” below, fill out demographic information, and attach your resume and cover letter.

Mail: Director of Human Resources
LUK, Inc.
545 Westminster Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Email: [email protected] with the subject line Voc/Ed Specialist

FAX: 978-829-2210

Job Location:
This position will be located in LUK’s Worcester office and will service Worcester and Southern Worcester County

Salary Range and Benefits:
Pay Range: 11. Salary Range: $45,000 – $57,000. Salary ranges within each pay grade are based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
Contact LUK’s Human Resources Department for information on our exceptional Benefit Package.

For benefit-eligible positions, LUK provides an extensive and unique benefit package. For more information on LUK’s employment benefits please visit:

Position Overview:

LUK Division: _Transition to Independent Living (TIL) Services

LUK Component: Transition to Independent Living (TIL) Services

Direct Supervisor: Director of TIL Services

LUK Staffing Category: _11__

This position is _40 hrs per week

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EOE and Diversity Commitment:

LUK is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our team includes talented professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences—from those with firsthand knowledge of the communities we serve to recent graduates and experienced professionals. We believe that bringing together people with different perspectives makes us stronger and better equipped to serve our communities.