Employment Coordinator

VIABILITY, INC•Peabody, MA

About The Position

The Employment Coordinator works with referrals from the Department of Developmental Services to support people with vocational services as they secure and maintain employment and pursue independence through community-based employment. The role case-manages participants and develops employment relationships with community employers, connecting people with job, training, and educational opportunities. The coordinator works collaboratively with state funding sources and assists participants with resume writing, interview skills, travel training, and job etiquette. The position also provides vocational guidance, job development, placement, job coaching, and employer relations.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or Hi-SET plus 2 years of similar experience, or an associate degree plus 1 year of similar experience and/or training.
At least 1 year of human services experience.
Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.
Ability to use computers, including Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and the internet.
Valid driver's license, 3 years of driving experience, and a good driving record.
Use of a personal vehicle and willingness to transport participants.
Ability to travel within the region.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish.
Experience in human services, job coaching, residential care, direct care, or career counseling.

Responsibilities

Support participants referred by the Department of Developmental Services in securing and maintaining employment and pursuing independence through community-based employment.
Case-manage participants and develop employment relationships between participants and community employers.
Connect participants with employment, job training, and educational opportunities.
Work collaboratively with state funding sources.
Assist participants with resume writing, interview skills, travel training, and job etiquette.
Provide vocational guidance, job development, job placement, and job coaching.
Maintain customer relations with employers.
Travel within the region to residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizations.
Transport participants in a personal vehicle.

Benefits

$500 sign-on bonus, paid as $250 after the first week of training and $250 after successful completion of the first 90 days.
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Dependent care flexible spending account.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Pet-plan discount program through Fetch.
Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability insurance for employees in New York and Oklahoma.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-matched 403(b) 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 an online learning platform.
Referral incentive bonus for successfully hired candidates.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential assistance.
Additional $40 bi-weekly stipend for Spanish fluency.