Employment & Training Specialist 1

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 successful completion of first 90 days)**

Position: Employment & Training Specialist 1

Location: Middletown, CT

Rate of Pay

$23.84 per hour

Schedule

• 35
• Hours per week
• Monday-Friday 9:30am-5:00pm with flexibility for weekend hours as needed

Summary

• The Employment Specialist is experienced in providing person-centered support under limited supervision by actively engaging members through role modeling, skills training, and relationship building to help achieve individual goals and build independence. Skilled in providing orientation, training, and supervision to individuals with disabilities while implementing employment plans designed to maximize worker progress and ensure job responsibilities are performed to specifications. Strong background in job coaching, human services, direct care, and residential support settings. Proven ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency policies, procedures, and standards. Effective written and verbal communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associates degree with a minimum of two years of related experience, or High School Diploma, GED, or HiSet with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience in job coaching, human services, direct care, residential services, or related support roles preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Access to a reliable personal vehicle and a willingness to transport participants is required.
• Ability to travel throughout the region to residential settings, employer locations, offices, and community organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and email communication.
• Ability to accurately complete program progress notes, reports, and billing documentation in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with agency standards and procedures.

“Viability values our employees and the talents that they bring with them every day. Last year 30 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 [https://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.