Direct Support Professional

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: Community Living Support Professional 2 - Full Time Location: Pittsfield, MA Rate of Pay: $22.92 per hour Hours: 40 Hours per week; Monday - Friday mostly 9:00am-5:00pm with flexibility for weekend hours as needed Summary: This is a 40-hour direct care position working with adults with mild intellectual disabilities both in the community and in their homes. You will be doing recreational and skill building activities, supporting individuals to meet their goals. Schedule to be determined but likely mostly weekdays with a few possible evenings and 1 weekend day. You must enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, have basic computer skills, be creative, and like to have fun! Prior experience with this population is a plus but not required- as we will provide training. Come join our supportive team and make a difference! Qualifications: High School/GED or HiSET plus 1 year related experience and/or training. Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be organized, detail-oriented, and have solid time management skills. “Viability values our employees and the talents that they bring with them every day. Last year 33 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