Employment & Training Support Professional 1

VIABILITY, INC•Bloomfield, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Employment & Training Support Professional 1 provides orientation, training, and supervision to individuals with disabilities. The role implements employment plans designed to maximize worker progress and ensure that work is performed to specifications. Individuals with job coaching, human services, direct care, and residential experience are encouraged to apply. The position is based in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Three schedules are available, each listed as 35–40 hours per week: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Tuesday 8:15 a.m.–4:15 p.m.; Monday–Friday 8:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; or Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Tuesday 8:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on program needs, and flexibility to accommodate program requirements is required. The rate of pay is $22.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or Hi-SET, plus one year of related experience and/or training.
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.
Reliable 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 supervisory or human service experience is desired.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus but is not required.
Applicants with CT DDS Medication Certification are encouraged to apply.
Experience in job coaching, human services, direct care, or residential settings is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide orientation, training, and supervision to individuals with disabilities.
Implement employment plans designed to maximize worker progress and ensure work is performed to specifications.
Travel within the region to residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizations.
Transport participants in a personal vehicle.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans for eligible full-time staff.
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.
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.