Employment & Training Specialist at VIABILITY, INC

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

25.8

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vocational Guidance, Job Development, Job Placement, Employer Education, Job Coaching, Customer Relations, Resume Writing, Interview Preparation, Travel Training, Workplace Etiquette, Group Facilitation, Teamwork, Computer Proficiency, Data Entry, Relationship Building, Flexibility

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

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: Employment & Training Specialist – Full Time Location: Lincoln, RI Rate of Pay: $24.76 - $25.80 per hour depending upon experience Hours: 40 Hours per week; 8:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday with flexibility for night and weekend hours based upon program needs Summary: * Assist clients with disabilities in searching for and obtaining competitive employment. Develop and manage employment relationships between clients and community employers, providing access to a wide range of job opportunities. Responsibilities include vocational guidance, community work experiences, job development, job placement, employer education, job coaching, and customer relations. Support clients through all aspects of the employment process, including resume writing, interview preparation, travel training, and workplace etiquette.Teach small groups in multiple locally assigned schools, supporting neurodiverse students ages 14–22 in developing pre-employment and transitional skills to better prepare them for the workforce or post-secondary education. Key responsibilities include instruction and engagement in self-advocacy, job exploration, workplace readiness skills, work-based learning experiences (such as internships), and post-secondary planning. Collaborate with school personnel, higher education programs, and community employers to build strong partnerships that support students’ goals. Utilize innovative technology, including virtual reality and online platforms, to enhance instruction and student engagement. Requirements: * Experience or knowledge in facilitating groups and working effectively within a team environment. * Proficiency in computer use, including Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet navigation, is essential. * Willingness to network and demonstrate strong relationship-building skills. * Ability to demonstrate flexibility and successfully transition between various courses or assignments. * Valid driver’s license with a minimum of three years of driving experience, a good driving record, access to a personal vehicle, and willingness to transport participants using that vehicle. * Ability to travel within the region to residential settings, employer sites, offices, and community organizations. “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 [https://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.

Responsibilities

The specialist will assist clients with disabilities in finding competitive employment by developing relationships with community employers, providing vocational guidance, job coaching, and support through the entire employment process. Additionally, the role involves teaching pre-employment and transitional skills to neurodiverse students aged 14–22 in local schools, focusing on job exploration and post-secondary planning.