Employment & Training Specialist

VIABILITY, INC•Lincoln, RI

14d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Assist clients with disabilities in searching for and obtaining competitive employment. Develop and manage employment relationships between clients and community employers, providing access to a wide range of job opportunities. Responsibilities include vocational guidance, community work experiences, job development, job placement, employer education, job coaching, and customer relations. Support clients through all aspects of the employment process, including resume writing, interview preparation, travel training, and workplace etiquette.Teach small groups in multiple locally assigned schools, supporting neurodiverse students ages 14–22 in developing pre-employment and transitional skills to better prepare them for the workforce or post-secondary education. Key responsibilities include instruction and engagement in self-advocacy, job exploration, workplace readiness skills, work-based learning experiences (such as internships), and post-secondary planning. Collaborate with school personnel, higher education programs, and community employers to build strong partnerships that support students’ goals. Utilize innovative technology, including virtual reality and online platforms, to enhance instruction and student engagement.

Requirements

Experience or knowledge in facilitating groups and working effectively within a team environment.
Proficiency in computer use, including Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet navigation, is essential.
Willingness to network and demonstrate strong relationship-building skills.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and successfully transition between various courses or assignments.
Valid driver’s license with a minimum of three years of driving experience, a good driving record, access to a personal vehicle, and willingness to transport participants using that vehicle.
Ability to travel within the region to residential settings, employer sites, offices, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

vocational guidance
community work experiences
job development
job placement
employer education
job coaching
customer relations
resume writing
interview preparation
travel training
workplace etiquette
instruction and engagement in self-advocacy
job exploration
workplace readiness skills
work-based learning experiences (such as internships)
post-secondary planning

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.