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Massachusetts Nonprofit Network

Employment & Training Specialist 1

Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, Haverhill, Massachusetts, us, 01832


Career Center - Massachusetts Non-Profit NetworkEmployment & Training Specialist 1

ViabilityJob Description

COME WORK WITH US while we help build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize their full potential! (Social Work, Human Service, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Sales, and fields alike should apply)

$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 1 (Human Services)

Location:

Haverhill, MA

Rate of Pay:

$18.80 per hour (plus a $40 biweekly stipend for 2nd language)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week – Full Time

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:40pm

Summary:Assist clients with disabilities in searching for and obtaining competitive employment. Manage and develop employment relationships between clients and community employers, providing access to an array of employment. Responsibilities include vocational guidance, job development, job placement, employer education, job coaching and customer relations. Assist clients with all things employment from resume writing, interview skills, travel training and job etiquette.

Fluency in Spanish is required.

Qualifications:

High School/GED or Hi-SET plus 3 years related experience OR Associate’s Degree, plus 1 year related experience and/or training. One year of human service experience preferred but not required. Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.Requirements:

Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet essentials.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.Individuals with human services, job coaching, and career counseling experience strongly encouraged to apply.Fluency in Spanish Required

EXCELLENT BENEFITS including Competitive Pay, Excellent Insurance, Employer Matching Retirement + Work/Life BalanceCompetitive Pay with Promotional OpportunitiesStrong focus on work/life balanceMedical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountHealth 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 TimeTuition Scholarship ProgramProfessional 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 AreOur 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 MissionOur mission is to build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize acceptance, inclusion, and access.

Our VisionBe 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.Job Location:Haverhill, MAJob Category:ProgramsEmployment Type:Full Time

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