Employment & Training Specialist 1

VIABILITY, INC•Medford, MA

96d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment & Training Specialist 1 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 relationships with community employers, helping participants access employment, job training, and educational opportunities. The specialist works collaboratively with state funding sources and assists participants with resume writing, interview skills, travel training, and job etiquette. The role also includes vocational guidance, job development and placement, job coaching, and employer customer relations. This is a full-time position serving Wakefield and Medford, Massachusetts. 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. Pay is $23.84 per hour, with an additional $40 bi-weekly stipend for Spanish fluency. A $500 sign-on bonus is paid as $250 after the first week of training and $250 after successful completion of the first 90 days.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or Hi-SET plus 1–2 years of related experience, or an associate degree plus 1 year of related experience and/or training.
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 in it.
Ability to travel within the region to residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizations.
Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.

Nice To Haves

One year of human services experience is desired.
Experience in human services, job coaching, residential care, direct care, or career counseling is strongly encouraged.
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 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, job coaching, and customer relations with employers.
Travel within the region to residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizations.

Benefits

$500 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments subject to the stated 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 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 an online learning platform.
Referral incentive bonus for successfully hired candidates referred by employees.
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential assistance for life challenges.
Work-life balance.