Employment and Education Specialist - Neponset River House Norwood, MA

Riverside Community Care Love what you do! Employment and Education Specialist - Neponset River House Neponset River House is seeking an energetic, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Clubhouse community. Neponset River House is a Clubhouse International accredited Clubhouse and plays an active role in the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition. We are strongly committed to sending staff and members to three-week clubhouse training as well as regional and international conferences. This is a full time position for an individual comfortable in serving in liaison/spokesperson role with area businesses and state employment agencies. Responsible for co-coordination of Clubhouse employment component. The position involves developing relationships with local companies and networking in order to engage Clubhouse members in job placements in the community. Duties would also include: Engaging members in unit work Developing new job placements and maintaining existing job placements Outreach and support services for members working in job placements Initiating and maintaining employer contacts Tracking employment related statistics Co-leading employment support meetings Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours Monday-Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm with Occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays required. Pay Rate: $24.87/hour Why You’ll Love Riverside We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment,perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes. Benefits include: Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options Flexible Spending Accounts –both medical and dependent care Twelve paid holidays Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee Learn more about our benefits and culture: Our Benefits Our Culture Hear what employees think about working for Riverside! #J-18808-Ljbffr Riverside Community Care