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Viability Employment & Training Specialist 2 in Uncasville, Connecticut
Are you a caring, organized, energetic, optimistic, reliable, team player with great interpersonal skills? COME WORK WITH US while we help build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize their full potential.
**$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 2 (Human Services) Part Time
Location: Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, CT
Rate of Pay: $20.34 per hour
Hours: Up to 25 hours per week
Schedule: Varies depending on program needs; evenings and some weekend hours
Summary:
Develops and services employment relationships between clients and community employers, providing access to an array of employment, job training, and educational opportunities. Responsibilities include vocational guidance, job development, job placement, employer education, and customer relations.
Qualifications:
High School/GED or Hi-SET plus 3-4 years related experience OR associate degree plus 2 years related experience and/or training.
One year of supervisory or human service experience desired.
Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.
Requirements:
Ability to work a flexible schedule, mainly evenings and weekends.
Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet essential.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, use of vehicle with compulsory auto insurance and vehicle registration, and willingness to transport program members in personal and/or agency vehicle.
Must be able to travel within the region to access residential settings, employers, 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.”
EXCELLENT BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDE:
Competitive Pay with Promotional Opportunities
Strong focus on work/life balance
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
11 Paid Holidays Per Year
Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
403(b) Retirement plan with employer match of 100% (up to 4% of employee contribution)
Company-paid disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
Generous Paid Time Off & Sick Time
Tuition Scholarship Program
Professional and personal growth opportunities
Employee Assistance Program for employees and loved ones
Preferred ratings for home, renters’, pet, and auto insurance
Fitness and Weight Loss program support
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.