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. 

Position Title: Summer Employment & Training Specialist – Full Time 

Position Dates: 06/24/2023 – 08/07/2023

Location: Pawtucket, RI

Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour 

Hours: 20 Hours per week

Schedule: Monday- Friday flexible schedule to meet program needs

“If you are a college student studying education, social work, human services, or psychology, then this is the position for you!”

This service provides an experience to assist High School students with barriers to employment a firsthand paid work experience in the World of Work. This five-day, five week, 20 hours per week program; provides an individualized community-based work experience at one integrated worksite in the community meeting the students interests and nearby living areas. At the end of the completed five weeks; ORS, Viability and students review findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the Summer Work Experience to assist in future vocational planning. 

Responsibilities and Incentives Include:

• Developing Work Sites
• Weekly Follow Up Visits to Students Work sites.
• Weekly Case Notes on students’ performances
• Reports needed for each student on case load at the end of the five weeks summer work experience. 
• Mileage reimbursement

“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.”

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. If accommodations are needed for the application process, please call or text us at (413) 461-9486, and we will be happy to assist.