Onsite Employment & Training Specialist

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About the role

  • Employment & Training Specialist 2 at Viability assisting individuals with disabilities in securing employment. Developing training programs and community employer relationships in Holyoke, MA.

Responsibilities

  • Play a key role in building relationships with corporate partners who are passionate about hiring people with disabilities in their industries.
  • Work with community employers to create and implement successful training programs to ensure rewarding, long-term employment for the individuals who are hired.
  • Assist members in orientation, training, and learning the skills needed to secure and maintain employment.
  • Provide access to an array of employment, job training and educational opportunities.
  • Implement employment plans designed to maximize worker progress and assurance of jobs being completed to specifications.

Requirements

  • Qualified candidates will have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience providing employment services to individuals with developmental disabilities or other employment barriers; or an Associate’s degree with two years of related experience; or a High School diploma, GED, or HiSET with three years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet essential.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, 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.
  • Fluency in Spanish preferred, but not required.

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.
  • 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 that provides confidential assistance for all life challenges.
  • Work-life balance.

Job title

Employment & Training Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$25 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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