Annuities Director (New Business) jobs in New Britain, CT

At neba, we believe competitive, inclusive employment is the vehicle that drives sustainable independence.

We are assembling a diverse team of professionals with a variety of skills and expertise. We are actively seeking candidates with small business, community development, marketing, and performing/creative arts knowledge, as well as professionals with human services or educational experience.

We are a non-profit employment support agency seeking a full time (35 hours per week) Employment Consultant to support job seekers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Assignments will be a combination of remote and in-person meeting. In-person assignments are primarily around Hartford and points north and east. The work schedule is flexible primarily Monday – Friday daytime with the occasional evening and weekend hours.

Employment Consultants support individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals related to employment. We accomplish this by working with people on a one-to-one basis to assess their interests, preferences, strengths, and support needs. Employment Consultants provide direct support through job coaching, case management, job development, and facilitate workshops in high schools in the community.

Employment Consultants also play an important role in building relationships with the business community to find the best possible job matches. This includes networking and outreach to educate local businesses on the benefits of hiring a person with a disability and learning the hiring needs of area employers to refer job seekers to.
At this time, this position is a mixture of career development and job coaching at various employment sites across the service area.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately evaluate the skills, interests, and abilities of individuals.
• Effectively support individuals to meet their goals in an employment, educational, and/or community setting.
• Utilize personal and professional networks to build relationships with employers and community partners.
• Foster relationships and provide the support necessary for retention and growth, with emphasis on career enhancement and development.
• Assist individuals to become self-sustaining and achieve maximum independence.
• Document the progress of individuals and communicate growth and barriers to success with individuals' support teams.

Qualifications:

• Possess interpersonal skills and professional appearance necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, individuals served, business partners and stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written skills; display communication that is complimentary to teaching strategies with individuals who have developmental disabilities.
• Facilitate individual and group virtual sessions in addition to in-person meetings.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations daily and transport participants as needed utilizing own vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with periodic guidance and direction.
• Acceptable background checks & driving record required.
• Must have an insured, reliable vehicle and valid Driver's License.

Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Time
• Paid holidays throughout the year
• Employer-sponsored health insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental insurance
• Employer-sponsored 403(b)
• Company-paid disability, life, and AD&D insurance policies
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company equipment provided - cell phone & laptop
• Required training provided

neba is an Equal Opportunity Employer - minority/female/disability/veteran.

neba provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.25 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road