Employment Coordinator

VIABILITY•Peabody, MA

2d•Onsite

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 includes case management and developing employment relationships between clients and community employers, while providing access to employment, job training, and educational opportunities. The coordinator works collaboratively with state funding sources and assists clients with job-seeking skills such as resume writing, interview skills, travel training, and job etiquette. The position also involves providing vocational guidance, job development, job placement, job coaching, and employer customer relations. This is a full-time position based in Peabody, Massachusetts, paying $23.84 per hour. Employees fluent in Spanish receive an additional $40 bi-weekly stipend. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, either 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. A $500 sign-on bonus is paid in two installments: $250 after completing the first week of training and $250 after successful completion of the first 90 days. Candidates with human services, job coaching, residential care, direct care, or career counseling experience are encouraged to apply, as are bilingual candidates. The organization describes the position as offering work-life balance and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or Hi-SET plus two years of similar experience, or an associate degree plus one year of similar experience and/or training.
At least one 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, three years of driving experience, and a good driving record.
Access to and willingness to use a personal vehicle to transport participants.
Ability to travel within the region to residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizations.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish; it is not required and qualifies for an additional $40 bi-weekly stipend.
Experience in human services, job coaching, residential care, direct care, or career counseling.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Support people referred by the Department of Developmental Services with vocational services to secure and maintain employment and pursue independence through community-based employment.
Case-manage clients and develop employment relationships between clients and community employers.
Provide access to employment, job training, and educational opportunities.
Work collaboratively with state funding sources.
Assist clients 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 in two installments after specified milestones.
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 New York and Oklahoma employees only.
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 referred by employees.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential assistance with life challenges.
Additional $40 bi-weekly stipend for Spanish fluency.