Massachusetts Nonprofit Network
Community Living Specialist 1
Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, Holyoke, Massachusetts, us, 01040
Are you interested in becoming an advocate for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and or Late Deafened Community? If so, this is the position for you!
**$500 sign on bonus ($250 at the completion of first week of training and $250 after successful completion of first 90 days)**
Position:
Community Living Specialist 1 Full-Time
(Lived experience with Deaf culture required)**Location:
Holyoke, MA *with regular travel to the Berkshires required (Position is mileage reimbursement eligible)Rate of Pay:
$18.80 per hour; plus a $40 biweekly stipend for second languageHours:
37.5 hours per weekSchedule:
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm; occasional evenings and weekendsSummary:The Community Living Specialist 1 provides direct outreach services to individuals that are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and or Late Deafened to enable them to achieve greater independence. Develops and maintains positive working relationships that assist consumers in achieving self-fulfillment through their life goals and desires.
Lived experience with Deaf culture required. Candidates with human services, residential care, direct care, day program, and caretaker experience encouraged to apply!Qualifications:Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have a working knowledge of Deaf cultureAbility to work with a majority female population; female applicants strongly encouraged to applyHigh School/GED plus 2-3 years related or lived experience OR Associate’s degree plus 1 year related experience and/or trainingMust have a valid driver's license, good driving record, use of vehicle and willingness to transport participants in personal vehicleMust be able to travel within the region to access residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizationPlease visit this ASL link to meet some of our DHILS staff and to learn more about this rewarding opportunity!
“Viability values our employees and the talents that they bring with them every day. Last year 23 staff members were promoted within the agency to roles that supported their professional growth.”
EXCELLENT BENEFITS including Competitive Pay, Excellent Insurance, Employer Matching Retirement + Work/Life Balance
Competitive Pay with Promotional OpportunitiesStrong focus on work/life balanceHealth Savings Account11 Paid Holidays Per YearHealth Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts403(b) Retirement plan with employer match of 100% (up to 4% of employee contribution)Company-paid disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insuranceGenerous Paid Time Off & Sick TimeProfessional and personal growth opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program for employees and loved onesPreferred ratings for home, renters’, pet, and auto insuranceFitness and Weight Loss program supportWho 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.
Viability is an equal opportunity workplace and
Employer of Choice
. We believe our strength lies in embracing our differences through a respectful, inclusive, collaborative environment. Viability provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.
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**$500 sign on bonus ($250 at the completion of first week of training and $250 after successful completion of first 90 days)**
Position:
Community Living Specialist 1 Full-Time
(Lived experience with Deaf culture required)**Location:
Holyoke, MA *with regular travel to the Berkshires required (Position is mileage reimbursement eligible)Rate of Pay:
$18.80 per hour; plus a $40 biweekly stipend for second languageHours:
37.5 hours per weekSchedule:
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm; occasional evenings and weekendsSummary:The Community Living Specialist 1 provides direct outreach services to individuals that are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and or Late Deafened to enable them to achieve greater independence. Develops and maintains positive working relationships that assist consumers in achieving self-fulfillment through their life goals and desires.
Lived experience with Deaf culture required. Candidates with human services, residential care, direct care, day program, and caretaker experience encouraged to apply!Qualifications:Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have a working knowledge of Deaf cultureAbility to work with a majority female population; female applicants strongly encouraged to applyHigh School/GED plus 2-3 years related or lived experience OR Associate’s degree plus 1 year related experience and/or trainingMust have a valid driver's license, good driving record, use of vehicle and willingness to transport participants in personal vehicleMust be able to travel within the region to access residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizationPlease visit this ASL link to meet some of our DHILS staff and to learn more about this rewarding opportunity!
“Viability values our employees and the talents that they bring with them every day. Last year 23 staff members were promoted within the agency to roles that supported their professional growth.”
EXCELLENT BENEFITS including Competitive Pay, Excellent Insurance, Employer Matching Retirement + Work/Life Balance
Competitive Pay with Promotional OpportunitiesStrong focus on work/life balanceHealth Savings Account11 Paid Holidays Per YearHealth Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts403(b) Retirement plan with employer match of 100% (up to 4% of employee contribution)Company-paid disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insuranceGenerous Paid Time Off & Sick TimeProfessional and personal growth opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program for employees and loved onesPreferred ratings for home, renters’, pet, and auto insuranceFitness and Weight Loss program supportWho 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.
Viability is an equal opportunity workplace and
Employer of Choice
. We believe our strength lies in embracing our differences through a respectful, inclusive, collaborative environment. Viability provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.
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