Employment Coordinator- Human Services

As an Employment Coordinator at Viability, you'll use your creative job-seeking skills to assist people with disabilities in finding and succeeding in community-based employment. Your responsibilities include case management, developing employment relationships, and providing individualized support like resume writing and interview coaching.

To be an Employment Coordinator at Viability, you should have a High School diploma or GED along with 1-2 years of related experience, or an Associate’s degree plus a year of experience. Human services experience is preferred and a knowledge of diverse populations is essential.

The Employment Coordinator position at Viability is full-time, with hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, offering a standard 40-hour workweek. This schedule enables a healthy work-life balance while serving the community.

Yes! Viability offers a $500 sign-on bonus for new Employment Coordinators. You'll receive $250 upon completing your first week of training and another $250 after successfully finishing your first 90 days with the team.

As an Employment Coordinator at Viability, you can enjoy a range of benefits, including competitive pay, flexible scheduling options, medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, among others.

When answering this question, express your passion for helping individuals with disabilities achieve their vocational goals. Discuss what you know about Viability and its mission, emphasizing your desire to contribute to an inclusive community.

Share a specific example where you used your interpersonal skills to assist someone in a challenging situation. Highlight the actions you took, the support you provided, and how it resulted in a positive outcome for the individual.

Discuss your proactive communication style and your understanding of the importance of aligning client skills with employer needs. Illustrate your approach with examples of how you have successfully built partnerships in previous roles.

Share your understanding of effective resume-building techniques and your approach to tailoring resumes for specific job opportunities. Mention how you would work collaboratively with clients to understand their skills and experiences.

Explain your previous roles in case management, emphasizing your organizational skills in managing multiple cases. Provide examples of how you successfully tracked progress and adapted support strategies to meet individual client needs.

Illustrate your commitment to inclusivity by discussing specific training or experiences you've had that prepared you to work with diverse groups. Mention how you actively seek to understand different cultural backgrounds and perspectives.

Outline your approach to conducting mock interviews and providing constructive feedback. Describe how you would create a supportive environment that encourages clients to feel comfortable and confident.

Discuss your organizational skills in planning transportation needs, and your experience coordinating travel for individuals. Highlight your commitment to ensuring safe and reliable transportation as part of your support services.

Identify relevant software skills, particularly in Microsoft Office suite and any case management software you've used. Explain how these tools facilitate efficient communication and organization in your role as an Employment Coordinator.

Talk about the importance of setting clear, measurable goals for both clients and yourself. Share how you can track progress through employment placements, client satisfaction, and personal growth indicators.