Employment Specialist 1 - Human Services

Job Description
COME WORK WITH US while we help build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize their full potential! (Social Work, Human Service, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Sales, and fields alike should apply) $500 sign on bonus ($250 at the completion of first week of training and $250 after successfully completion of first 90 days)
Position:
Employment Specialist 1 (Human Services)
Location:
Haverhill, MA
Rate of Pay:
$19.55 per hour (plus a $20 biweekly stipend for 2nd language)
Hours:
20-25 hours per week – Full Time
Schedule:
Monday-Friday;
Day Shift with flexibility
Summary:
Assist clients with disabilities in searching for and obtaining competitive employment. Manage anddevelop employment relationships between clients and community employers, providing access to an array of employment. Responsibilities include vocational guidance, job development, job placement, employer education, job coaching and customer relations. Assist clients with all thing’s employment from, resume writing, interview skills, travel training and job etiquette. Fluency in Spanish is required.
Qualifications:
High School/GED or Hi-SET plus 3 years related experience OR Associate’s Degree, plus 1 year related experience and/or training. One year of human service experience preferred but not required. Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.
Requirements:
Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet essentials.
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.
Individuals with human services, job coaching, and career counseling experience strongly encouraged to apply.
Fluency in Spanish 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.”
EXCELLENT BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDE:
Competitive Pay with Promotional Opportunities
Strong focus on work/life balance
Medical, Dental, &
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
403(b) Retirement plan with employer match of 100% (up to 4% of employee contribution)
Company-paiddisability insurance, life insurance, and AD&
D insurance
Generous Paid Time Off &
Sick Time
Tuition Scholarship Program
Professional and personal growth opportunities
Employee Assistance Program for employees and loved ones
Preferred ratings for home, renters’, pet, and auto insurance
Fitness and Weight Loss program support
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.
To apply, please see the Careers section of our website at (url removed). If accommodations are needed for the application process, please call or text us at (phone number removed), and we will be happy to assist.