Description

Do you want to work for a company where you will make a difference in the lives of others EVERY SINGLE DAY? At Vadis, you will support students by building job readiness skills, assisting with job placement and on-the-job training. You will work with supportive co-workers and passionate leadership that will help you grow and advance. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with school districts, state partners, and other agencies to further Vadis’ mission.

Each day varies as you put your transition skills to use as a Transition Specialist. Throughout your week, you will positively impact the lives of students with your:

• Development and instruction of group-based workshops and trainings to eligible students with disabilities.
• Assisting of students with community-based assessments to identify their skills, job preferences, and support needs.
• Facilitation of employment planning and assisting students in developing vocational goals and methods to achieve those goals.
• Assisting of students with job placement and on the job training.
• Coordination of job placements with the transition team.
• Facilitation of job starts and work experiences while providing onsite support, initial training and guidance to students and employers.
• Partnership with funders to identify and coordinate Work Based Learning opportunities and internships for eligible students.
• Coordination with local businesses for tours, interviews, job shadow or internships for students.
• Tracking and reporting on student progress.
• Maintaining of communications regarding student’s progress with relevant parties.
• Supporting of students in building a network of support.

Pay and Benefits

• This is a full-time position with an entry-level wage of $19 per hour or more, depending on experience.
• There is a signing bonus of $500 paid at 90 days of employment.
• Full salary range for this position is $19 - $23 per hour.
• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance coverage at no premium cost to employees. Dependent coverage available at employee cost.
• 403(b) retirement plan, with up to a 4% company match dependent on contributions. (Match available after one year of employment).
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Business mileage reimbursement is currently .56/mile.
• Vacation accrual begins at 4.66 hours per month.
• Sick Leave accrues at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked. 
• Incentive bonuses based upon client job starts.
• Employee Assistance Program available. 
• Ten Paid Holidays for 2023.

Hours of work typically run Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 4:30pm. However, it is important that our employees understand the importance of supporting our clients during the hours that they work. This requires flexibility for evening and/or weekend assignments as needed, based on client caseload.

Requirements

• Ability and desire to work respectfully with people with disabilities.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups and individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Personal use of a vehicle, with proper insurance coverage due to variances in client work hours and worksites.
• Driver’s license with favorable driving record.
• Ability to pass initial and ongoing criminal background checks.
• Covid 19 vaccination due to Vadis contractual obligations.

Vadis is a local non-profit agency that has been a leader in the field of disability advocacy since 1979. At Vadis, we have a culture of acceptance, collaboration, and innovation. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion and empower our employees to bring their own experiences and approaches to our underserved population.

Be part of a leading company with over 40 years of growth and contribution. Please visit www.vadis.org to watch videos, review reports, and determine if Vadis is the company for you.

Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy and intent of Vadis to comply with all Federal and State laws concerning non-discrimination, equal employment and service opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression) age (except where age is a bona fide occupational qualification), marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person, or any other characteristic protected by law.