Employment & Training Specialist 1

VIABILITY, INC•Peabody, MA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Works with referrals from the Department of Developmental Services supporting people with vocational supports in securing employment, maintaining employment and striving towards independence with community-based employment. Case manage and develop employment relationships between clients and community employers, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities. Work closely with State funding sources in a collaborative team approach. Assist clients with a variety of job seeking skills; resume writing, interview skills, travel training and job etiquette. Get creative with providing; vocational guidance, job development, job placement, job coaching and customer relations with employer.

Requirements

Ability to use computers including Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet.
Valid driver's license.
3 years driving experience.
Good driving record.
Use of vehicle.
Willingness to transport participants in personal vehicle.
Ability to travel within the region to access residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizations.

Nice To Haves

Human services experience.
Job coaching experience.
Residential care experience.
Direct care experience.
Career counseling experience.
Bilingual candidates.
Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Secure employment for individuals with vocational supports.
Maintain employment for individuals with vocational supports.
Strive towards independence with community-based employment.
Case manage clients.
Develop employment relationships between clients and community employers.
Provide access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities.
Work closely with State funding sources in a collaborative team approach.
Assist clients with job seeking skills such as resume writing, interview skills, travel training, and job etiquette.
Provide vocational guidance.
Provide job development.
Provide job placement.
Provide job coaching.
Manage customer relations with employers.

Benefits

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.
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.
Employee Assistance Program.
Work-life balance.
$500 sign on bonus ($250 at the completion of first week of training and $250 after successful completion of first 90 days).