Employment and Education Specialist - Neponset River House

Riverside Community Care

  • Norwood, MA
  • $23.17 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
We make a difference - in your community and in your career.Employment and Education Specialist at Neponset River HouseNeponset River House is seeking an energetic, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Clubhouse community. Neponset River House is a Clubhouse International accredited Clubhouse and plays an active role in the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition.This is a full time position for an individual comfortable in serving in liaison/spokesperson role with area businesses and state employment agencies. Responsible for co-coordination of Clubhouse employment component. The position involves developing relationships with local companies and networking in order to engage Clubhouse members in job placements in the community.Duties would also include:
  • Engaging members in unit work
  • Developing new job placements and maintaining existing job placements
  • Outreach and support services for members working in job placements
  • Initiating and maintaining employer contacts
  • Attendance at Advisory board and Chamber of Commerce meetings
  • Tracking employment related statistics
  • Co-leading employment support meetings
  • Being part of evening/weekend/holiday social program
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours. Monday-Friday, 7:30am – 3:30pm with Occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays required.Pay Rate: $23.17/hourWhy You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.Benefits include:
  • Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
  • Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
  • Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
  • Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
  • Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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