   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 successfully completion of first 90 days) Position: Life Skills Support Professional 1 – Full Time Location: Springfield, MA Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30am-4:00pm Summary:Provide support and training to work with members in accordance with ISP goals and objectives. Work directly with and alongside adults with profound physical disabilities and developmental delays on social and communication skills, activities of daily living, and building esteem.Qualifications:High School/GED Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and a reliable vehicleRequirements: Excellent communication, interpersonal and listening skills. Strong teamwork skills. Demonstrated reliability and dependability. Must have a valid driver's license, 3 years driving experience, good driving record, use of vehicle and willingness to transport participants in personal 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.”EXCELLENT BENEFITS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDE:Competitive Pay with Promotional OpportunitiesStrong focus on work/life balanceMedical, Dental, & Vision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountHealth Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts403(b) Retirement plan with employer match of 100% (up to 4% of employee contribution)Company-paid disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insuranceGenerous Paid Time Off & Sick Time11 Paid Holidays Per YearTuition Scholarship ProgramProfessional and personal growth opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program for employees and loved onesPreferred ratings for home, renters’, pet, and auto insuranceFitness and Weight Loss program support  Who We AreOur 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 MissionOur mission is to build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize acceptance, inclusion, and access. Our VisionBe 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.
