Employment & Training Support Professional 1

Position: Employment & Training Support Professional 1

Location: Bloomfield, CT

Rate of Pay: $22.00 per hour

Available Positions:

• 35-40 Hours per week; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00am-6:00pm and Tuesday 8:15am-4:15pm
• 35-40 Hours per week; Monday-Friday 8:15am-3:30pm
• 35-40 Hours per week; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9:00am-4:00pm and Tuesday 8:15am-4:00pm

("Hours for all three positions may vary based on program needs. Flexibility to accommodate program requirements is required.")

Summary:

• Provides orientation, training, and supervision of individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing employment plans designed to maximize worker progress and assure job is performed to specifications. Individuals with job coaching, human services, direct care, and residential experience strongly encouraged to apply!

Qualifications:

• High School/GED or Hi-SET plus 1 year related experience and/or training. One year supervisory or human service experience desired. Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.

Requirements:

• Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license, 3 years driving experience, good driving record, use of a reliable 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 a plus, but not required.
• Individuals who are CT DDS Med Certified are encouraged to apply.

“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.