Job: Employment Trainer $1,000 Sign On

Berkshire County Arc
395 South Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413)770-7813
Fax:413-445-7863
Website:bcarc.org

Company Description:
Berkshire County Arc is a non-profit human service agency that has been providing community-based services to adults with developmental disabilities and/or brain injuries for over 50 yrs. Berkshire County Arc’s mission is to assist and support individuals in their quest to identify and realize their chosen lifestyles. This is accomplished through various programs offered: residential homes including independent apartments, employment services, day programs, adult family care, transitions, advocacy & family support, special needs pooled trusts and a mail-house staffed by people with disabilities that serves dozens of businesses across Western Massachusetts. Berkshire County Arc’s programs are offered in Berkshire County and Pioneer Valley. We serve nearly 1,000 individuals per year and have over 700 dedicated staff. No experience? We provide training to prepare you for your position. Berkshire County Arc offers an excellent benefit package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, retirement plan and tuition assistance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Title:
Employment Trainer $1,000 Sign On
Salary Range:Location:
Berkshire County
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
High School or Equivalent
Required
Description:

Help an individual with disabilities succeed at a job.  Spend time at job sites--such as retail stores and hotels--supporting individuals with disabilities.  Help develop their career skills, and work with job site managers to ensure the employee and employer  both benefit from the relationship.


Responsibilities:

Provide effective training of individuals by conducting assessments, developing goals.

Assist individuals be integrated into the workplace/local community.

Maintain positive relations with all parties (i.e. employers/residential providers).

Have good judgement, problem solving skills and reliability.

Requirements:

High School Diploma and one year experience in Human Service business or related field preferred
Valid drivers license & Insure vehicle