Spectrum Support Inc. has multiple programs in multiple counties in Maryland, working with individuals with disabilities in all areas of their life: Community Engagement Independent Living Employment Youth Supports & Transition Behavior Supports Residential Living Spectrum Support is seeking a Coordinator in Frederick County for its Youth Empowerment Program (YEP).
YEP is in partnership with FCPS to provide special education high school students a successful transition. Spectrum Support and FCPS create functional goals for each student to work on outside of school, with the assistance of the Youth Coordinator. Youth Coordinators work with their students after school and on weekends ,
in the home or in the community to work on: Self-Care Vocational Skills Recreation & Leisure Community Skills Money Time Management Technology Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE) The Youth Coordinator will : Complete new hire training week at our Owings Mills corporate Perform an in-home intake to evaluate students abilities and characteristics, with the assistance of the YEP Read and comprehend each student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) from FCPS.
Create functional goals, depending on information gathered at intake, with the assistance of the YEP Meet or transport the students on their caseload in the home or in the Counsel parents on goal progress and implementation strategies.
Work 1:1 with the students after school (2-5 hours per student each week) in the home or in the Plan activities for 1:1 sessions with students that are directly relevant to their goals, with the assistance of the YEP Communicate regularly with the Youth Manager any issues or Record professional daily notes in an electronic database.
Keep an organized binder for each student containing: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), any psychiatric or vocational backssments, intake paperwork, etc. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field is required: Education, Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, or similar.
Experience: No experience required. Any professional or volunteer experience in education, human services, mental health, case management, or similar is an advantage. Pay & Benefits: $20.16 per hour Partially remote work available: ability to work from home when lesson planning or updating student records Flexibility: Ability to create your own schedule; as long as the YEP students' weekly hours are being met, it is up to you and your student on when you'd like to meet outside of the school day. Free professional development & trainings Full Time or Part Time available Mileage Reimbursement Benefits available for Full Time staff
