Employment Training Specialist

Welcome! Thank you for exploring a career with us! Our team of 500+ dedicated employees share the desire to do meaningful work and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma. $500 sign on bonus ($250 at the completion of first week of training and $250 after successful completion of first 90 days) Position: Bi-Lingual Employment & Training Specialist 2 Full Time Location: Holyoke, MA Pay: $24.76 Per hour Plus $40 bi-weekly stipend for second language Hours: 40 Hours per week Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm with flexibility for occasional nights and weekends Summary Play a key role in building relationships with corporate partners who are passionate about hiring people with disabilities in their industries. This position works 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. Additional duties include implementing employment plans designed to maximize worker progress and assurance of jobs being completed to specifications. Qualifications 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 is required. “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 We believe individuals with disabilities and other societal disadvantages are an essential resource for our country’s future. Our mission is to help build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize their full potential. Our Vision Viability will be a positive disruptive force in the marketplace leading the innovative designs of future service delivery for individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages to realize their full potential within their communities of choice. #J-18808-Ljbffr