Welcome! Thank you for exploring a career with us! Our team of 400+ 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 successfully completion of first 90 days)** Position: Employment Specialist Part Time (Fluency in American Sign Language/ASL Required) Rate Of Pay: $24.76 Per hour, plus a $20 bi-weekly stipend for second language Location: Worcester, MA Schedule: 20 Hours Per Week; Varying hours with flexibility to meet program needs Summary: • The Employment Specialist will help individuals on a path to life success, by helping identifying resources and support services within the community. You will develop and service employment relationships between clients and community employers, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities. You will assist individuals through resume writing, the application process, interview preparedness, and supports on the job. The Employment Specialist promotes self-sufficiency and independence through various adaptability, communication, and problem-solving skill building activities. Additional duties include vocational guidance, job development, job placement, employer education, and customer relations. Qualifications: • High School/GED and 1 year of experience required, or an Associate's degree with 1 year of experience preferred. • Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and a reliable vehicle • Fluency in American Sign Language is required. Requirements: • Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet essential. • Must have a willingness to network and showcase relationship building skills • 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. • Must be willing to travel regularly (This position is mileage reimbursement eligible**) “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 in Massachusetts, 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 VIABILITY.org. If accommodations are needed for the application process, please call or text us at (413) 461-9486, and we will be happy to assist.