Employment & Training Specialist 3

VIABILITY, INC • Ledyard, CT

3h

About The Position

You will work as an Employment Specialist to promote and expand employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Manage and develop employment relationships between clients and community employers, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities. Responsibilities include vocational guidance, job development, job placement, employer education, job coaching and customer relations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED/Hiset and 3 years of experience; or Associates degree with 2-3 years of experience, or Bachelors degree with at least 1 year of experience required
• Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet essential.
• Must have a willingness to network and showcase relationship building skills
• Must have a valid driver's license, 3 years driving experience, good driving record, use of vehicle and willingness to transport participants in personal vehicle.
• Must be able to travel within the region to access residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish or ASL preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• vocational guidance
• job development
• job placement
• employer education
• job coaching
• customer relations

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. For every friend, family member, or previous co-worker you refer to join our Viability team, you will receive an incentive bonus for each successfully hired candidate!
• Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential assistance for all life challenges.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED