Are you a caring, organized, energetic, optimistic, reliable, teamplayer with great interpersonal skills? COME WORK WITH US while we helpbuild a world in which individuals with disabilities and otherdisadvantages realize their full potential. **\$500 sign on bonus(\$250 at the completion of first week of training and \$250 aftersuccessful completion of first 90 days)** Position:Education/Employment Specialist 3 - Full Time Location: Pittsfield, MARate of Pay: \$20.56 per hour Hours: 40 hours per week Schedule:Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm \"Want to work with students? If you are anengaging, open-minded, and enthusiastic individual, then this is theposition for you!\" Summary: Join our innovative and passionate team toinspire students. Use innovative technology such as virtual reality andother platforms as tools to facilitate and engage students. Teach smallgroups in schools and community settings, helping an array ofneurodiverse students ages 14-22 gain pre-employment transitional skillsto better prepare them for the job world or post-secondary education.Main responsibilities of this position entail teaching and engagingstudents with self-advocacy, job exploration, workplace readinessskills, work-based learning experiences (internships) and post-secondaryeducation. You will work with school personnel, higher educationprograms and community employers building strong partnerships to supportthese students with their pursuits. Learn how Virtual reality is beingused to make learning fun and engaging in a safe and controlledenvironment. Qualifications: - Bachelor\'s degree preferred. - Knowledgeof and respect for diverse populations. Requirements: - Ability totravel as far north as Adams, and as far south as Great Barrington tomeet program needs. (Mileage reimbursement eligible.) - Ability to usecomputers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internetessential. - Must have a valid driver\'s license, good driving record,use of vehicle and willingness to transport participants in personalvehicle. - Must be able to travel within the region to accessresidential settings, employers, offices and community organizations.\"Viability values our employees and the talents that they bring withthem every day. Last year 23 staff members were promoted within theagency to roles that supported their professional growth.\" EXCELLENTBENEFITS including Competitive Pay, Excellent Insurance, EmployerMatching Retirement + Work/Life Balance - Competitive Pay withPromotional Opportunities - Strong focus on work/life balance - Medical,Dental, & Vision Insurance - Health Savings Account - 11 Paid HolidaysPer Year - Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts -403(b) Retirement plan with employer match of 100% (up to 4% of employeecontribution) - Company-paid disability insurance, life insurance, andAD&D insurance - Generous Paid Time Off & Sick Time - TuitionScholarship Program - Professional and personal growth opportunities -Employee Assistance Program for employees and loved ones - Preferredratings for home, renters\', pet, and auto insurance - Fitness andWeight Loss program support Who We Are Our team of 480 dedicatedemployees share the desire to do meaningful work and make a differencein the lives of individuals with disabilities in Massachusetts,Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Oklahoma. Our Mission Ourmission is to build a world in which individuals with disabilities andother disadvantages realize acceptance, inclusion, and access. OurVision Be a community of program participants and staff making inclusionand access of individuals with disabilities or disadvantages a way forpeople, businesses, and communities to succeed together. To apply,please see the Careers section of our website at VIABILITY.org. Ifaccommodations are needed for the application process, see below.