Employment Coordinator

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Salary Range: $23.84 To $23.84 Hourly Are you a caring, organized, energetic, optimistic, reliable, team player with great interpersonal skills? COME WORK WITH US while we help build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize their full potential. **$500 sign on bonus ($250 at the completion of first week of training and $250 after successful completion of first 90 days) ** Position: Employment Coordinator - Full Time Location: Peabody, MA Rate of Pay: $23.84 per hour; plus a $40 additional bi-weekly stipend for fluency in Spanish Schedule : 40 Hours per week; Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:00pm Summary Works with referrals from the Department of Developmental Services supporting people with vocational supports in securing employment, maintaining employment and striving towards independence with community-based employment. Case manage anddevelop employment relationships between clients and community employers, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities. Work closely with State funding sources in a collaborative team approach. Assist clients with a variety of job seeking skills; resume writing, interview skills, travel training and job etiquette. Get creative with providing; vocational guidance, job development, job placement, job coaching and customer relations with employer. Candidates with human services, job coaching, residential care, direct care, and career counseling experience are strongly encouraged to apply! Bilingual Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply! Candidates who are interested in a position with a healthy work life balance, are strongly encouraged to apply! Qualifications High School/GED or Hi-SET plus 1-2 years related experience OR Associate’s degree plus 1 year related experience and/or training. One year of human service experience desired. Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations. Flunecy in Spanish is a plus but not required. Requirements Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet essential. 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. “Viability values our employees and the talents that they bring with them every day. Last year 30 staff members were promoted within the agency to roles that supported their professional growth.” Full-time Viability staff members are eligible for the following: 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. Benefits & Perks for all Viability staff members: 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. Who We Are Our team of 480 dedicated employees share the desire to do meaningful work and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities inMassachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma. Our Mission Our mission is to build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize acceptance, inclusion, and access. Our Vision Be a community of program participants and staff making inclusion and access of individuals with disabilities or disadvantages a way for people, businesses, and communities to succeed together. #J-18808-Ljbffr Viability,-Inc