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Company Name: Viability

Job Description

 

 

Welcome! Thank you for exploring a career with Viability! Our team of 400+ dedicated staff members share the desire to do meaningful work and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma.

   **$500 sign on bonus ($250 at the completion of first week of training and $250 after successfully completion of first 90 days)**  

Position:  Employment & Training Specialist 3 – Part Time 

Location:  Ledyard, CT

Rate of Pay: $25.80 per hour

Hours: 25 Hours per Week

Schedule:  Monday – Friday 8:30am-1:30pm

Summary:

• You will work as an Employment Specialist to promote and expand employment opportunities for individuals who use DMHAS services who have mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Viability is looking for an Employment Specialist to join our team supporting others with their employment goals. If you see yourself as outgoing, enthusiastic and a problem solver, than this is a prime opportunity to start a lifelong career!

 

Qualifications

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• High school diploma or GED/Hiset and 3 years of experience; or Associates degree with 2-3 years of experience, or Bachelors degree with at least 1 year of experience required

Requirements:

• Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet essential.
• Must have a willingness to network and showcase relationship building skills
• Must have a valid driver's license, 3 years driving experience, good driving record, use of vehicle and willingness to transport participants in personal vehicle. 
• Must be able to travel within the region to access residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizations.

“Viability values our employees and the talents that they bring with them every day. Last year 23 staff members were promoted within the agency to roles that supported their professional growth.”

Full-time Viability staff members are eligible for the following:

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance plans.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account.
• Pet-plan discount program offered through Fetch.
• Company paid Long-term Disability insurance.
• Company paid Short-term Disability insurance. (NY & OK employees only)
• Company paid Life & AD&D insurance.

Benefits & Perks for all Viability staff members:

• Employer matched 403B contributions starting day 1 of employment.
• Eligible for Tuition Reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off.
• 11 Paid Holidays a year.
• Access to training and professional development resources through our comprehensive online learning platform.
• Referral Incentive bonus. For every friend, family member, or previous co-worker you refer to join our Viability team, you will receive an incentive bonus for each successfully hired candidate!
• Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential assistance for all life challenges.
• Work-life balance.

Who We Are

Our team of 480 dedicated employees share the desire to do meaningful work and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma.

Our Mission

Our mission is to build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize acceptance, inclusion, and access.

Our Vision

Be a community of program participants and staff making inclusion and access of individuals with disabilities or disadvantages a way for people, businesses, and communities to succeed together.

 

To apply, please see the Careers section of our website at VIABILITY.org . If accommodations are needed for the application process, please call or text us at (413) 461-9486, and we will be happy to assist.

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