Education And Employment Specialist 3 - Human Services

Education/Employment Specialist 3 – Part Time

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: Education/Employment Specialist 3 – Part Time

Location: Berkshire County

Rate of Pay: $25.80 per hour

Hours: 20 hours per week

Schedule: Monday-Friday between 8:30a-4:40pm, Four, 5 hour days, with occasional nights and weekends required

Summary

Join our innovative and passionate team to inspire students. Use innovative technology such as virtual reality and other platforms as tools to facilitate and engage students. Teach small groups in schools and community settings, helping an array of neurodiverse students ages 14-22 gain pre-employment transitional skills to better prepare them for the job world or post-secondary education. Main responsibilities of this position entail teaching and engaging students with self-advocacy, job exploration, workplace readiness skills, work-based learning experiences (internships) and post-secondary education. You will work with school personnel, higher education programs and community employers building strong partnerships to support these students with their pursuits. Learn how virtual reality is being used to make learning fun and engaging in a safe and controlled environment. Current and former teachers and para-educators, are strongly encouraged to apply!

Qualifications

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED/Hi-Set and 5 years of related experience required; or an Associate's degree with at least 2-3 years of experience required; or Bachelor's degree preferred. Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.

Requirements

• Ability to travel as far north as Adams, and as far south as Great Barrington to meet program needs. (Mileage reimbursement eligible.)
• 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.

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.

Benefits

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.
• Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential assistance for all life challenges.
• Work-life balance.

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.