The Service Specialist in this role will promote Vinfen's Art Connection Studio via social media networking with the community to promote Vinfen's Art Connection Studio. 

Provide excellent services for persons served by providing leadership in discrete service areas in the areas of activities and recreation, dual disorders, employment, or education. Must have knowledge of working with various art mediums to facilitate and assist with daily art classes for individuals served.  

Job Duties:

·       Art Connection Branding/ Product development

·       Facilitate art classes and instruction

·       Oversee and supervise interns.

·       Facebook/Instagram posting administration

·       Coordinate social media promotions.

·       Community & Media Networking

·       Medication certified support as needed (training provided) 

·       Complete all Vinfen required training.

• Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates the effectiveness of the specialized services under the direction of the supervisor.
• Provides direct training and support (instruction, assistance, modeling, and reinforcement) for persons served in the specialized skill area (activities/recreation and education).
• Maintains and updates documentation in individuals' records, program log, and program records.
• Acts as an advocate for persons served.
• Communicates verbally and in writing, with co-workers, supervisors, and other services providers and community resources.
• Provides shift coverage for the program, as necessary.
• Attends in-service trainings and staff meetings as assigned. Assists with the orientation of new staff. Ensures compliance with all internal and external regulatory bodies.
• Complies with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, worker's compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes:

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
• 15 days of Vacation per year
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days per year
• 3 Personal Days per year
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!

About Us:

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree in human services or related preferred.
• One to three years' job-specific experience in human services field 
• Strong computer skills with experience in Media postings, promotions and marketing 
• A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least 6 months.
• Must have access to an insured, reliable personal vehicle.
• CPR/First Aid required - training provided! 
• Safety Care required - training provided! 
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check.