Employment Development Specialist

Aspire Employment Opportunities job board Aspire Living & Learning's Internal Mobility Policy ensures an equitable and efficient internal mobility system that aligns with the agency’s commitment to professional development and growth. This policy fosters a culture of mobility within the organization, aiming to provide employees with opportunities for career advancement and fulfillment. Please reference the Internal Mobility Policy to review the process to be considered for other jobs at Aspire Living & Learning.

Lateral Transfers: You do not need to submit an application at this time. You need to let your HR Partner know you’re interested in being considered for the position. Your HR Partner will be the point of contact between you, your current manager, and your hiring manager.   

Promotions/ Cross-functional jobs: Please let your HR partner know you’re interested in being considered for the position and they will confirm your eligibility to apply. Once you speak with your HR Partner, please submit an application.  

Open Position:

• Title: Employment Specialist
• Location: Leominster
• Hours: 40
• Shift 1st
• Pay: $18 - $19.50 hourly

Aspire Living & Learning is currently seeking an Employment Development Specialist who will play a vital role in providing employment experiences through a system of supports to include assessment, employment development, employment training, job coaching, and scheduling.

 Our ideal candidate:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Required. A. or certification as an Employment Support Professional preferred.
• Three or more years experiences working in a similar capacity with adults with disabilities
• Strong administrative and organizational ability;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good computer skills;
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours
• Must have satisfactory background checks.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record. Access to reliable transportation is required, and may require the use of a personal vehicle to transport supported individuals

Below is the name and information of your HR Partners, to be contacted prior to applying for a promotion or cross-functional opportunity.  

Connecticut employees: Linda Scala lscala@allinc.org 

Maryland employees:  Debbie Duran dduran@allinc.org  

Massachusetts employees: Heather Murphy hmurphy@allinc.org  

New Hampshire employees: Heather Murphy hmurphy@allinc.org  

Vermont employees: Linda Scala LScala@allinc.org  

Shared Services: Linda Scala LScala@allinc.org  

Aspire Living & Learning believes it must play an active role in creating a community of employees that is diverse, inclusive and equitable. Our work benefits greatly from the contributions of people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, LGBTQ people, and individuals with disabilities. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.