Community Living Specialist 1

Viability,-Inc; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Employer matched 403B

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays a year

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Viability is hiring a Community Living Specialist 1 in Connecticut to support individuals with disabilities toward greater independence. The role emphasizes daily living skills, safety, and community integration in a residential setting.

Full-time and part-time shifts are available, with a $500 sign-on bonus and a pay rate of $23.84 per hour. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and a valid driver’s license to transport participants in their own vehicle.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with working with adults with disabilities, living on their own in the community.
• Ability to transport members to do community activities needed to sustain an independent lifestyle.
• Ability to use technology.
• Ability to work with a team, to provide the best support for the members in the home.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and a reliable vehicle.
• Must be willing to transport individuals in your own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in daily living skills to achieve greater independence.
• Support individuals to make positive changes in their lives in alignment with the organization’s mission and values.
• Provide direct care and support in home, residential care, day program, and human services contexts.

Skills

Disability services experience

Transportation ability

Driver's license

Teamwork

Technology proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Living Specialist 1

FULL-TIME Community Living Bloomfield, CT, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 3002

Salary Range: $23.84 To $23.84 Hourly

Welcome! Thank you for exploring a career with Viability! Our team of 400+ dedicated staff members 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.

$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 - Full and Part Time Roles Available

Location: Manchester/East Hartford, CT

Rate of Pay:$23.84 per hour

Available Schedules :

Full Time:

• 35 Hours per week; Tuesday 4:00pm-12:00am, Friday 12:00am-9:00am, Saturday 12:00am-9pm, and Sunday 12:00am-9:00am

Part Time:

• 8-25 Hours per week; Saturday or Sunday 4 hours per day
• Monday-Friday Mornings, afternoons, and evenings available

Summary:

• The Community Living Specialist 1 assists individuals with disabilities in daily living skills to achieve greater independence and self-fulfillment. The Community Living Specialist 1 implements the organization’s mission and values by supporting individuals to make positive changes in their lives. Individuals with direct care, residential care, day program, and human services experience strongly encouraged to apply!

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience with working with adults with disabilities, living on their own in the community required.
• Ability to transport members to do community activities needed to sustain an independent lifestyle.
• Ability to use technology.
• Ability to work with a team, to provide the best support for the members in the home.
• High School/GED
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and a reliable vehicle.
• Must be willing to transport individuals in your own vehicle.

“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.”

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. For every friend, family member, or previous co-worker you refer to join our Viability team, you will receive an incentive bonus for each successfully hired candidate!
• Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential assistance for all life challenges.
• Work-life balance.

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 inMassachusetts, 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.