Rehabilitation Specialist

Viability, Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Flexible paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral incentive bonus

Employee assistance program

Job summary

VIABILITY is a community-based human services provider offering employment services, job training, and rehabilitation programs in Massachusetts and surrounding states.

The Rehabilitation Specialist position is full-time in Springfield, MA, offering a $26.00 per hour rate and a 40-hour work week. A $500 sign-on bonus applies, with benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and professional development resources.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 5 years related experience OR Associate’s degree with three years related experience OR Bachelor’s degree with one year related experience.
• Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.
• Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email and internet essential.

Responsibilities

• Gather data, document and present each member’s goals and objectives in accordance with ISP regulations; coordinating services with case managers and parent/guardians of program member’s goals and objectives, issues, concerns and abilities; and ensuring the provision of high quality services.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Computer skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Credible

Job description

VIABILITY is a community-based human services provider of employment services, job training, vocational rehabilitation, and skill building, with a focus on inclusion, access, and individual choice. Accredited by CARF and certified by Clubhouse International, VIABILITY leverages community and employer partnerships to create opportunities for the people we serve to live, learn, work, and thrive in their communities. We are mission driven, aiming always to empower, embrace differences and be BETTER TOGETHER in our approach to service more than 4,000 individuals throughout Massachusetts, and in areas of 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: Rehabilitation Specialist - Full Time

Location: Springfield, MA

Rate of Pay: $26.00 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm with flexibility

Summary:

• Responsible for gathering data, documenting and presenting each member’s goals and objectives in accordance with ISP regulations; coordinating services with case managers and parent/guardians of program member’s goals and objectives, issues, concerns and abilities; and ensuring the provision of high quality services. The Rehabilitation Specialist is also responsible for overseeing the screening and prioritizing of referrals; documenting member progress; implementing behavior management strategies; investigating incidents and all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma with 5 years related experience OR Associate’s degree with three years related experience OR Bachelor’s degree with one year related experience.
• Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.

Requirements:

• Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email and internet essential.
• Experience in Credible preferred.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, have solid time management skills and be able to work in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high level of customer service/satisfaction with both internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, use of vehicle and willingness to transport participants in personal and/or agency vehicle.

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.

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.