RAMP is seeking a motivated, self-starter who is passionate about serving and educating youth with disabilities and preparing them for success in competitive integrated employment and independent living. Candidates must be skilled communicators, display the ability to prioritize tasks, and show strengths with organization and attention to detail. RAMP staff members have the privilege of impacting our local communities and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities—if this excites you, please apply!

What we are looking for in this position:

We are looking for someone who excels in the following skills and abilities:

• Organization & Schedule Coordination
• Communication – both written and oral
• Planning
• Critical & Forward Thinker
• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to take on variety of tasks/projects
• Excellent computer skills & digital file organization
• Consistent follow through and meets deadlines given

This position will spend a lot of time conducting the following activities:

• Organizing/Planning
• Teaching prepared lessons at area schools
• Meeting with students 1:1 or in small groups toward vocational or independent living goals
• Entering case notes, tracking data
• Encouraging youth with disabilities so that they can become strong self-advocates and realize there are no limits to what they can do

Job Location: Hybrid work opportunity! Home office is located in Rockford. A significant portion of the work is conducted within schools across Winnebago, DeKalb, Boone, and Stephenson counties, so candidate must be willing to travel across these areas.

Starting salary range - based on experience: $36,720 - $39,600
(Please note: each salary offer is determined by using a rating scale, which is based off of the minimum salary of the range provided).

Job posting and to apply: https://ramp.applytojob.com/apply/4xwzEt8vNy/Youth-Services-Specialist

Full Benefits Package includes:

• 2 weeks of PTO, accrued over 26 pay periods, available after 90 days
• 2 weeks of sick/wellness time, accrued over 26 pay periods, available immediately, upon accrual
• 13 observed holidays, including a floating holiday
• Holiday Gift Week, paid time off between Christmas and New Years
• 401K program with employer match, with ROTH option.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage, partially covered by RAMP
• Vision and Dental insurance coverage, dental partially covered by RAMP
• Life Insurance Coverage, covered by RAMP
• Supplemental Voluntary Coverage options including Accident, Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Identity Theft Protection, and Legal Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all family members