Viability, Inc. 60 Brookdale Street Springfield, MA 01104 Company Description: Mission We believe individuals with disabilities and other societal disadvantages are an essential resource for our country’s future. Our mission is to help build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize their full potential. Vision Viability will be a positive disruptive force in the marketplace leading the innovative designs of future service delivery for individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages to realize their full potential within their communities of choice. Salary Range: Location: 15 Per Hour SPRINGFIELD MA Job Type: Category: Full Time Human Services Education Level: Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree Preference: Nice to have 3+ Preference: Nice to have Skills/Certifications/Licences: Description: 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. Position: Education/Employment Specialist 3 – Full Time Location: Pittsfield, MA Rate of Pay: $18.50 per hour (non-exempt) Hours: 40 hours per week Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Summary: Teach in a non-traditional setting as you play a key role in helping students age 14-22 gain the skills necessary to transition from school to successful employment or to post-secondary education. Work with local school districts, higher education programs, and community employers to create opportunities for students to engage in job exploration, workplace readiness training, and work-based learning experiences. Facilitate classes with small groups of students in a classroom setting without the constraints of the public school system. Lessons, activities, and outings are fun and engaging, while also inspiring students to reach their full potential. Responsibilities include vocational guidance, job development, assessments and evaluations, onsite job coaching, employer education, customer relations, post-secondary education, and workplace readiness training. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Education with three years of teaching experience. 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, 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. EXCELLENT BENEFITS including Competitive Pay, Excellent Insurance, Employer Matching Retirement + Work/Life Balance Competitive Pay with Promotional Opportunities Strong focus on work/life balance Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account 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 To apply, please see the Careers section of our website at VIABILITY.org 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 We believe individuals with disabilities and other societal disadvantages are an essential resource for our country’s future. Our mission is to help build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize their full potential. Our Vision Viability will be a positive disruptive force in the marketplace leading the innovative designs of future service delivery for individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages to realize their full potential within their communities of choice. 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. Requirements: