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Viability Recreation Assistant in Worcester, Massachusetts
Welcome! Thank you for exploring a career with us! Our team of 500+ 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.
$500 sign on bonus ($250 at the completion of first week of training and $250 after successful completion of first 90 days)
Position: Recreation Assistant – Part Time
Location: Worcester, MA
Rate of Pay: $17.25 per hour
Hours: 4-5 Hours per week, Tuesday 5:00pm-8:30/9:00pm
Summary:
- Assist individuals with disabilities to achieve self-fulfillment through their life goals and desires. The Recreation Assistant develops and implements in-house recreational activities for people with traumatic brain injuries or other disabilities.
Requirements:
Ability to plan, develop, and be creative when implementing activities
Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email, and internet essential.
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.
Must be able to travel within the region to access residential settings, employers, offices, and community organizations.
“Viability values our employees and the talents that they bring with them every day. Last year 23 staff members were promoted within the agency to roles that supported their professional growth.”
EXCELLENT BENEFITS including Competitive Pay, Excellent Insurance, Employer Matching Retirement + Work/Life Balance
Competitive Pay with Promotional Opportunities
Strong focus on work/life balance
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
403(b) Retirement plan with employer match of 100% (up to 4% of employee contribution)
Company-paid disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
Generous Paid Time Off & Sick Time
Tuition Scholarship Program
Professional and personal growth opportunities
Employee Assistance Program for employees and loved ones
Preferred ratings for home, renters’, pet, and auto insurance
Fitness and Weight Loss program support
Who We Are
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.
To apply, please see the Careers section of our website at VIABILITY.org
Viability is an equal opportunity workplace and Employer of Choice. We believe our strength lies in embracing our differences through a respectful, inclusive, collaborative environment. Viability provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.