Education & Employment Specialist 3

VIABILITY • Peabody, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Education & Employment Specialist 3 leads recruitment, enrollment, service delivery, job development, and community outreach within an assigned geographic area or program component. The role provides transition and pre-employment services to youth, develops employer and community partnerships, and supports students in exploring career pathways and achieving employment goals. The Specialist also guides and mentors Specialist 2 staff, monitors program performance and compliance, and ensures services align with Mass Ability requirements and organizational standards. The position requires independent judgment, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to manage complex situations with minimal supervision.

This is a full-time position based in Peabody, Massachusetts, paying $25.80 per hour, with an additional $40 bi-weekly stipend for Spanish fluency. The schedule is 30–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexibility for required weekend and evening hours. A $500 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $250 after completing the first week of training and $250 after successfully completing the first 90 days.

Viability is a 480-employee organization serving individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma. Its mission is to build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize acceptance, inclusion, and access.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of relevant experience; or associate’s degree and three years of related experience; or high school diploma, GED, or HiSET and five years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license, at least three years of licensed driving experience, and a good driving record.
• Access to a properly registered and insured vehicle.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned region to schools and community organizations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, collaborate effectively, and manage complex situations with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish is encouraged but not required; eligible employees receive an additional $40 bi-weekly stipend for Spanish fluency.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and enrollment to meet participation goals for Youth Career Camps, workshops, and other services.
• Develop outreach partnerships with schools, state agencies, workforce organizations, and community groups.
• Represent Viability at community events, presentations, and outreach activities.
• Manage referral-to-enrollment activities, obtain required consents and documentation, and submit information for Mass Ability authorization.
• Deliver work-based learning, job exploration counseling, postsecondary education and training counseling, workplace readiness training, and self-advocacy services.
• Facilitate individual and group services, including Youth Career Camps and multi-week training programs, using approved curricula.
• Engage students and families in transition planning and recommend curriculum adaptations and program improvements.
• Coordinate internships, job shadows, informational interviews, and other career exploration experiences aligned with students’ interests, skills, and goals.
• Support students in developing career and transition portfolios.
• Train, mentor, and support Specialist 2 staff in recruitment, service delivery, case management, job development, and documentation.
• Build collaborative relationships that support continuity of services and positive transition and employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, progress notes, service updates, and required MassAbility Provider Portal records.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Pet-plan discount program offered through Fetch.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance for New York and Oklahoma employees only.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Employer-matched 403B contributions starting on the first day of employment.
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility.
• Generous paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Training and professional development resources through a comprehensive online learning platform.
• Referral incentive bonus for successfully hired candidates referred by employees.
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential assistance for life challenges.
• $500 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments upon completion of specified milestones.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level