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 - American Sign Language- 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: $19.55 per hour; plus a $40 biweekly stipend for second language

　　Hours: 37.5 hours per week

　　Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm; occasional evenings and weekends

　　Summary:

　　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 culture

　　Ability to work with a majority female population; female applicants strongly encouraged to apply

　　High School/GED plus 2-3 years related or lived experience OR Associate’s degree plus 1 year related experience and/or training

　　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 organization

　　Please visit this ASL link to meet some of our DHILS staff and to learn more about this rewarding opportunity!

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　　“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.