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Job Opportunity: Technical, Corporate and/or Business Functions Recruiter | Ally Bank

Ally and Your Career

We are growing our technical, corporate and business functions recruiting team! The Technical, Corporate and/or Business Functions Recruiter will be responsible for driving the operations and delivery of high touch, service and quality orientated Talent Acquisition.

The Opportunity

As a Recruiter, you will partner with Human Resource Business Partners, Hiring Managers, and HR Centers of Excellence to create a strategic recruiting plan to attract top industry talent with focus on diversity. As part of a team, you will focus on filling specialized individual contributors, management and leadership roles for Ally. You will demonstrate strong core recruiting skills including the ability to advise managers and build rapport with candidates in order to source, screen and select both active and passive candidates. You will proactively conduct research and investigate new ideas to create and implement innovative sourcing strategies. You will be responsible for staying current with industry trends, developments and changes especially related to a high-level talent pool. In addition, you will maintain in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of relevant companies and competitive intelligence. You will be expected to work across the organization to share standard methodologies and ensure resources are maximized. This role will report to the Manager of Talent Acquisition under general supervision

The Work Itself

Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to identify hiring needs and workforce planning strategiesManage the end-to-end recruiting life cycle activities including but not limited to managing requisitions in the applicant tracking system, sourcing and screening candidates, scheduling interviews, extending and managing offers, assisting with background check screening and tracking and reporting dataUtilize prescribed recruiting resources to build applicant pool and develop networking opportunitiesConduct screening interviews with candidates to deliver qualified and diverse candidate slate for assigned positionsMaintain data integrity within the applicant tracking system including requisition and applicant statusLeverage progressive sourcing tools and strategies including networking, social media, candidate databases, professional societies, and diversity organizations, to source top tier talent for the organizationDevelop and manage passive candidate pipelines that align to business objectives and strategy

The Skills You Bring

1+ years of recruiting experience required. Experience in a financial services or automotive organization is a plus.Bachelor’s degree preferred in HR or related field. PHR recommended.Solid oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to navigate within team and across lines of business.Regularly exhibits a strong work ethic and high degree of self-motivation. Solid decision making and negotiation skills.Knowledge of sourcing techniques including Boolean queries.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Comfortable with technology including applicant tracking systems (ADP RM preferred).

How We’ll Have Your Back

Ally’s compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Ally’s total compensation – or total rewards – extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:

Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally and financially.Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and child care discounts.Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

Who We Are

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on “Doing it Right” and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at work@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Job Opportunity: Pre-Employment Program Specialist Part Time | Partners for Youth with Disabilities

Pre-Employment Program Specialist
20 hours/week

Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) works to create a world where young people with disabilities will be able to live with dignity and pride in who they are, and to lead self-determined lives filled with purpose. To make this happen, we build the skills and abilities of young people with disabilities, and increase the inclusivity of workplaces, organizations, and communities.
For over 25 years, PYD has offered the Career Readiness Program, a program for youth with disabilities that addresses barriers to employment, graduation, and academic success in meaningful and measurable ways. PYD’s Career Readiness Program partners with Boston Public Schools (BPS), state rehabilitation agencies, Greater Boston Area high schools, and community partners to serve students through classroom learning, real-world experiences, internships, and professional mentoring. This includes a collaboration with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities (ages 14-their 22nd birthday). The Pre-Employment program provides the five required Pre-ETS services including: work-based learning experiences, job exploration counseling, workplace readiness training, self-advocacy/peer mentoring, and counseling on post-secondary education or training programs.
PYD’s headquarters is located in Somerville, MA. The organization currently is working remotely and will continue to adapt work routines as warranted by the COVID-19 situation and the organization’s needs.
Key duties of the Pre-Employment Program Specialist include, but are not limited to:
• Provide classroom instruction and support to students during Pre-Employment Program sessions taking place in schools, various community locations, or virtually.
• Differentiate curriculum, incorporating Universal Design for Learning guidelines, as needed for participants based on tier/skill level.
• Provide one to one instruction for students needing additional supports to access the curriculum.
• Collaborate with team members to determine real world experiences best suited for cohort of students.
• Lead one day community based real-world experiences with employer, community, or education partners.
• Conduct student intakes and assist with program outreach and enrollment collaborating with Program Manager.
• Maintain accurate record of work including weekly case notes and attendance records using data management systems.
• Assist with program data collection and evaluation.
• Complete required reporting for MRC including individual participant reports.
• Collaborate with Outreach Coordinator to ensure successful onboarding process for student internships.
2 Effective June 2021
• Provide support to students participating in internship experiences, including weekly in-person or virtual check-ins with each intern and internship site supervisors.
• Review interns’ goals and discuss internship expectations and responsibilities.
• Attend bi-weekly PYD staff meetings.
• Attend team meetings and supervision.
• Assist with Career Readiness and agency wide special projects as they occur.
Supervision: This position reports to the Career Readiness Program Manager.
Qualifications:
• BA/BS and 2-3 years work experience in the education and/or disability field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with and passion for working with youth with disabilities.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet competing demands.
• Ability to think outside of the box.
• Flexibility and a good sense of humor.
• Must be able to independently navigate to community partner locations throughout the Greater Boston area (e.g. MRC area offices, schools, employer partners, class locations).
• Available to possibly run programming on weekends of evenings.
• Bilingual skill in ASL, Spanish, Haitian Creole or Mandarin desired.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We encourage people with disabilities, BIPOC (black and/or indigenous people and people of color), multi-lingual speakers, people of any religion or ethnicity, and ASL speakers, of all gender identities and socio-economic backgrounds to apply.
Compensation: Salary range $18.50 to $19.75 per hour.
Benefits:
PYD provides employees with the following benefits package:
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution
• Paid vacation time, starting at 3 weeks (15 days) per year
• Paid sick time, 12 days per year
• Paid holidays, 14 days per year
• Personal time, 3 days per year
• Flexible work scheduling, depending on position
• Free parking on site
• Supportive staff culture committed to providing our employees with the support & accommodations they need to be successful
PTO is prorated to the percentage of full-time equivalency that an employee regularly works.
3 Effective June 2021
To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Rebecca Cronin at rcronin@pyd.org
The filling of this position is dependent on PYD’s receiving a state-funded contract. Hiring and the length of the term of engagement will be contingent on the agency receiving the expected funding.

Job Opportunity: Pre-Employment Program Specialist | Partners for Youth with Disabilities

Pre-Employment Program Specialist
40 hours/week

Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) works to create a world where young people with disabilities will be able to live with dignity and pride in who they are, and to lead self-determined lives filled with purpose. To make this happen, we build the skills and abilities of young people with disabilities, and increase the inclusivity of workplaces, organizations, and communities.
For over 25 years, PYD has offered the Career Readiness Program, a program for youth with disabilities that addresses barriers to employment, graduation, and academic success in meaningful and measurable ways. PYD’s Career Readiness Program partners with Boston Public Schools (BPS), state rehabilitation agencies, Greater Boston Area high schools, and community partners to serve students through classroom learning, real-world experiences, internships, and professional mentoring. This includes a collaboration with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students with disabilities (ages 14-their 22nd birthday). The Pre-Employment program provides the five required Pre-ETS services including: work-based learning experiences, job exploration counseling, workplace readiness training, self-advocacy/peer mentoring, and counseling on post-secondary education or training programs.
PYD’s headquarters is located in Somerville, MA. The organization currently is working remotely and will continue to adapt work routines as warranted by the COVID-19 situation and the organization’s needs.
Key duties of the Pre-Employment Program Specialist include, but are not limited to:
• Provide classroom instruction and support to students during Pre-Employment Program sessions taking place in schools, various community locations, or virtually.
• Differentiate curriculum, incorporating Universal Design for Learning guidelines, as needed for participants based on tier/skill level.
• Provide one to one instruction for students needing additional supports to access the curriculum.
• Collaborate with team members to determine real world experiences best suited for cohort of students.
• Lead one day community based real-world experiences with employer, community, or education partners.
• Conduct student intakes and assist with program outreach and enrollment collaborating with Program Manager.
• Maintain accurate record of work including weekly case notes and attendance records using data management systems.
• Assist with program data collection and evaluation.
• Complete required reporting for MRC including individual participant reports.
• Collaborate with Outreach Coordinator to ensure successful onboarding process for student internships.
2 Effective June 2021
• Provide support to students participating in internship experiences, including weekly in-person or virtual check-ins with each intern and internship site supervisors.
• Review interns’ goals and discuss internship expectations and responsibilities.
• Attend bi-weekly PYD staff meetings.
• Attend team meetings and supervision.
• Assist with Career Readiness and agency wide special projects as they occur.
Supervision: This position reports to the Career Readiness Program Manager.
Qualifications:
• BA/BS and 2-3 years work experience in the education and/or disability field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with and passion for working with youth with disabilities.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet competing demands.
• Ability to think outside of the box.
• Flexibility and a good sense of humor.
• Must be able to independently navigate to community partner locations throughout the Greater Boston area (e.g. MRC area offices, schools, employer partners, class locations).
• Available to possibly run programming on weekends of evenings.
• Bilingual skill in ASL, Spanish, Haitian Creole or Mandarin desired.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We encourage people with disabilities, BIPOC (black and/or indigenous people and people of color), multi-lingual speakers, people of any religion or ethnicity, and ASL speakers, of all gender identities and socio-economic backgrounds to apply.
Salary range: $38,500 – $41,000
Benefits:
PYD provides employees with the following benefits package:
• Health insurance with a generous employer contribution (Tufts Health Plan; Silver and Gold tier plan options)
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution
• Paid vacation time, starting at 3 weeks (15 days) per year
• Paid sick time, 12 days per year
• Paid holidays, 14 days per year
• Personal time, 3 days per year
• Flexible work scheduling, depending on position
• Free parking on site
• Supportive staff culture committed to providing our employees with the support & accommodations they need to be successful
3 Effective June 2021
To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to Rebecca Cronin at rcronin@pyd.org
The filling of this position is dependent on PYD’s receiving a state-funded contract. Hiring and the length of the term of engagement will be contingent on the agency receiving the expected funding.

Job Opportunity: Recruitment and Retention Specialist | Mass Mentoring Partnership

Recruitment and Retention Specialist
AmeriCorps Ambassador of Mentoring

Mass Mentoring Partnership AmeriCorps Ambassadors of Mentoring supports mentoring because every young person in Massachusetts deserves access to quality mentoring relationships – regardless of who they are and where they live. AOMs serve youth serving organizations across the state by strengthening mentor recruitment, matching and training; establishing community partnerships; coordinating marketing campaigns; and improving program design.

MA will have a vibrant and active network of mentoring and youth serving providers sharing best practices and raising their voice to advocate for youth. MMP serves more than 370 programs statewide, supporting over 30,000 youth in quality relationships.

Position Description:
The main components of this project include supporting the recruitment of a diverse pool of mentors and enhancing match support. Specifically, the AoM will increase the number of youth involved in PYD’s one to one and group mentoring programs. They will orchestrate match events (e.g. Mentor Appreciation Night) and create/distribute resources for matches. The role will also involve supporting a caseload of matches. The AoM would lead mentor recruitment efforts which includes attending recruitment fairs, developing recruitment materials and analyzing results. The AoM will support PYD’s Quality Base Mentoring renewal process through which they will assess best practices in mentoring. All of the above will enhance the quality and quantity of youth served.

Project Responsibilities:
● Recruit targeted volunteer mentors through outreach, attending fairs, and creating/modifying recruitment materials
● Oversee monthly newsletter and social media content
● Plan Mentor Appreciation Night
● Support the development and delivery of resources to support youth
● Recruit participants for one-to-one and group mentoring programs
● Assist with planning and implementation of the Massachusetts Youth Leadership Forum
● Support the process of PYD’s quality based mentoring renewal
● Attend team meetings, staff meetings, and supervision meetings
● Support a caseload of matches and document match support
● Enhance engagement in online mentoring
● Participate in monthly corps-wide trainings and events
● Complete required monthly AAoM documentation, including evaluation reports and timesheets

Qualifications:
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills
Passion for working with diverse youth and families
A passion for working with youth with disabilities, and an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of PYD
Commitment to diversity and inclusion
Flexible schedule/Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends
Motivation and aptitude for networking and outreach
Committed to actively recruiting, selecting, on-boarding and managing mentors
Ability to plan, execute and document site-based group activities and off-site field trips
Experience with and/or commitment to youth development
Ability to effectively manage time, multitask, and meet competing demands 
Ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently 
Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or legal permanent resident
Must be willing to undergo a National Service Criminal History Check, including screenings through the National Sex Offender Public Website, a name-based search of the statewide criminal history registry and a fingerprint based FBI check. *Eligibility to participate in the AAoM program is contingent on the results of this screening
BA/BS degree is strongly preferred, or equivalent experience
A passion for volunteerism and community service

Position Benefits
For an eleven month, full-time commitment and 1,700 hours of AmeriCorps service Fellows receive:
Annual stipend of up to $15,100 (slightly more for a second year Father Monan Fellow position)
Free health care coverage
$6,195 Education Award, Loan deferment and interest accrual payment for qualifying loans upon completion of service
Graduate certificate in Youth Development and Social Equity from Boston University
250+ hours of professional training and networking opportunities
Travel expense reimbursement for qualifying travel expenses

To Apply:
If you are interested in applying please submit on our online portal here. More information about the program can be found online at www.massmentors.org/ambassadors including our full list of current open positions. Note that 1 application is required PER organization if you are applying to more than one.

All applications require a resume and cover letter stating how you heard about this opportunity and why you are interested in serving as an Ambassador, either in Word / PDF format and two (2) references.

MMP is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and strongly encourages applications from people with disabilities, men*, POC, and other underrepresented candidates. Note: Positions are contingent upon continued CNCS grant funding.
*”Men” is inclusive of ALL men

For more information or questions:
Contact, Rosie McMahan, AAoM Program Manager, at rmcmahan@massmentors.org

Mass Mentoring Partnership and its site partners are equal opportunity employers.
MMP makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities for interview as well as service term. MMP is committed to fighting racism and will continue to examine its practices and organizational culture in the process. MMP actively engages with the AmeriCorps members, host sites, and community partners to create a discourse that results in action when it comes to confronting racism

Job Opportunity: Young Leaders Rising Leadership Fellow Position | Partners for Youth with Disabilities

Young Leaders Rising – Leadership Fellow Position

Background
Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) works to create a world where young people with disabilities will be able to live with dignity and pride in who they are, and to lead self-determined lives filled with purpose. To make this happen, we build the skills and abilities of young people with disabilities, and increase the inclusivity of workplaces, organizations, and communities.

PYD is excited to launch the 2021 Young Leaders Rising (YLR) – a 12-week youth leadership program that leverages both live virtual workshops and an online learning community, in partnership with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. The Young Leaders Rising (YLR) program will be offered to high school students throughout Massachusetts, engaging a minimum of 50 youth participants with disabilities on a weekly basis from July through September 2021. The target population will be Massachusetts high school students with any type of disability, ages 14-22.

Summary of Leadership Fellow Role
Leadership Fellows will play a pivotal role in the planning and implementation of the inaugural Young Leader’s Rising program. A group of 10-15 Leadership Fellows will work closely with PYD staff to support YLR participants. Leadership Fellows will assist with recruitment during the spring and will work closely with YLR staff in the planning of YLR sessions as well as the development of YLR online content. Leadership Fellows will receive ongoing guidance and support from PYD staff throughout their service period.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the recruitment of 50-60 youth and young adults with disabilitiesAssist in the creation and dissemination of marketing materials for participant recruitmentComplete and provide feedback on newly created online courses which will be used in the YLR curriculumCollaborate with YLR program manager and course consultant to select media for the course materials to ensure engaging and accessible contentDevelop discussion questions that build off of the course curriculum and provide meaningful dialogue for the YLR participantsCollaborate with YLR program manager to provide feedback on programming, including the selection of speakers, workshops, and interactive activities for participantsLead programmatic days for the YLR participants & facilitate dialogueContribute to courses by providing person first narrativeProvide guidance, leadership, and mentoring to participants on their Personal Leadership Plans

Qualifications & Expectations
The ideal Leadership fellows will be YLF alumni who have successfully served as YLF Delegates and/or YLF Peer Leaders. Fellows must have completed high school, demonstrate leadership skills, and be able to commit to dedicating 5-7 hours per week for recruiting participants, planning sessions, leading discussions, serving as panelists, and engaging youth participants as positive role models during YLR program sessions. Beginning in July, Fellows will lead participants in two live sessions per week for a 12 week program. Leadership Fellows will be paid for their time and will receive training to provide peer leadership and role modeling for participants.

Benefits: This position is an hourly rate of $15/hour.

To apply
Please send resume, cover letter, and the contact information of three references to Kristin at
khumphrey@pyd.org.

Job Opportunity: Youth Leadership Manager | Partners for Youth with Disabilities

Youth Leadership Manager
40 hours/week – FLSA Status – Exempt

Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) works to create a world where young people with disabilities will be able to live with dignity and pride in who they are, and to lead self-determined lives filled with purpose. To make this happen, we build the skills and abilities of young people with disabilities, and
increase the inclusivity of workplaces, organizations, and communities.

Description
The Youth Leadership Program Manager is a newly created position, influential in ensuring agency wide programmatic goals related to youth leadership development. Reporting to the Mentoring Program Director, the Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of PYD’s summer youth leadership programs, in addition to cultivating new and existing partners to support year-round youth services.

PYD is proud to organize and host the 2021 Massachusetts Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) – a conference
for youth and young adults with disabilities held annually in Massachusetts and other states across the country – in partnership with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council, the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Boston Public Schools, and numerous collaborators across the state. The Manager will work closely with previous YLF Director to oversee and coordinate all programmatic aspects for a virtual event to take place from June 14th to June 28th, 2021, and future inperson or hybrid annual forums (format pending public health concerns).

Additionally, PYD is excited to launch the 2021 Young Leaders Rising (YLR) – a 12-week youth leadership program that leverages both live, virtual workshops and an online learning community, in Partnership with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. Taking place between July and September, the Manager will work closely with the Mentoring Program Director to oversee and coordinate all aspects of programming, including managing up to 15 Leadership Fellows to build and implement this newly
created programming.

Moreover, the Manager will provide partnership cultivation support to various programs in PYD’s youth services portfolio. Engaging volunteers and collaborators from the nonprofit and private sector is critical for both skill building for youth and creating a more inclusive world. As such, the Manager will work closely with the Mentoring Program Director and Career Readiness Program Director to conduct targeted community outreach to support ongoing programs.

PYD’s headquarters is located in Somerville, MA. The organization currently is working remotely and will continue to adapt work routines as warranted by the COVID-19 situation and the organization’s needs.

Key Responsibilities
To succeed in this role, the Manager will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position requires someone who is passionate about PYD’s mission and can ambitiously network to elevate PYD’s brand, in order to recruit an outstanding cohort of volunteers, leaders, collaborators, and supporters. The Manager will possess a commitment to excellence that fuels their ability to drive programmatic impact through exceptional project management, stakeholder communication, program planning, and program management.

YLF Program Delivery

Provide programmatic and operational management for all aspects of YLF (community-based and online depending on public health conditions), and annual conference that occurs over two weeks at the end of JuneCollaborate with Program Director to recruit new and cultivate existing funders and partnersCoordinate youth outreach, applicant interview/screening/enrollment process, and candidate selection processSchedule, coordinate, and lead all YLF planning and collaborator meetingsManage and support plans developed by YLF subcommitteesCoordinate all YLF related contracts/MOUs with collaborators and staffing assignmentsCoordinate YLF conference schedule, including all speakers/workshopsCoordinating reasonable accommodations, hiring PCAs for in-person events, and collecting all participant paperworkDesign and compile programmatic materials for all participants and staff

YLR Program Delivery

Provide programmatic and operational management for all aspects of YLR (community-based and online depending on public health conditions), a 12-week summer leadership program between July and SeptemberCollaborate with Program Director to recruit new and cultivate existing funders, partners, and sponsorsCollaborate with Program Director to recruit and hire Leadership Fellows, and provide support and supervision to Fellows, engaging them in a meaningful leadership experienceManage program planning process that leverages PYD staff across departments to build online learning platform, online course content, and live workshops; additionally, empower Fellows to leverage their perspective on design of programming and online learning platformCoordinate youth outreach, applicant interview/screening/enrollment process, and candidate selection processDesign and compile programmatic materials for all participants and staff

 

Youth Services Program Support

Collaborate with youth services program directors to support ongoing webinars, workshops, classroom instruction, and events that leverage partnerships within the community, the nonprofit sector, or private enterprisesDevelop relationships with the local business community and recruit new business partners to provide guest lectures, job shadows, and other experiential learning opportunities for youthCollaborate with Program Director to research best practices in youth leadership programming, and opportunities for new program developmentCollaborate with Program Director to research opportunities to build YLF/YLR alumni networkResponsible for Salesforce data entry related to YLF, YLR, and ongoing youth services work, which may include participant, funder, and partner informationResponsible for reporting and survey data collection/analysis related to YLF, YLR, and ongoing youth services

Requirements

5+ year’s program management experience in youth services, leadership development, education, mentoring and/or the disability field; Youth Leadership Forum experience preferredExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to effectively manage time, multitask, and meet competing demandsAbility to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independentlyExperience prospecting new and cultivating existing partnerships and collaborationsSmart, strategic thinker with effective, diplomatic, and proactive leadership skillsA passion for working with youth with disabilities, and an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of PYDCommitment to diversity and inclusionWillingness to work remotely if neededWillingness to travel domestically

To apply
Please send resume, cover letter, and the contact information of three references to Kristin at khumphrey@pyd.org.

Diversity & Inclusion
We encourage people with disabilities, BIPOC (black and/or indigenous people and people of color), multi-lingual speakers, people of any religion or ethnicity, and ASL speakers, of all gender identities and socio-economic backgrounds to apply.

Salary range: $50,000-55,000.

Benefits
PYD provides employees with the following benefits package:

Health insurance with a generous employer contribution (Tufts Health Plan; Silver and Gold tier plan options)Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer contributionPaid vacation time, starting at 3 weeks (15 days) per yearPaid sick time, 12 days per yearPaid holidays, 14 days per yearPersonal time, 3 days per yearFlexible work scheduling, depending on positionFree parking on siteSupportive staff culture committed to providing our employees with the support & accommodations they need to be successful

Job Opportunity: Accessibility & Disability Policy Advisor | Microsoft

1 of 2 open roles on the Strategic Partnerships & Policy team within the Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft.

If you or someone you know is passionate about accessibility, disability inclusion, and solving the world’s most challenging disability and accessibility issues, then read on!

Please share with your networks and apply for the roles soon.

Job Link: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/1024074/Accessibility-Disability-Policy-Advisor

Job Opportunity: Access Program Manager | Microsoft

1 of 2 open roles on the Strategic Partnerships & Policy team within the Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer at Microsoft.

If you or someone you know is passionate about accessibility, disability inclusion, and solving the world’s most challenging disability and accessibility issues, then read on!

Please share with your networks and apply for the roles soon.

Job Link: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/job/1024084/Accessibility-Access-Program-Manager

Our Ability Podcast: What is Your Dream Your Team

Our Ability talks to the “Your Dream, Your Team” group! Yourdreamyourteam.com is a website designed to be used by anyone and everyone who cares about the education, career, and financial outcomes of young people who have disabilities. It shows job seekers with disabilities how to turn people they trust into a team that supports them along their career journey and puts them in charge. It has everything they need to manage their team, including recommendations on who to invite, what to talk about, and when to meet. It also provides tools that other members of the team (parents, teachers, case manager, bosses…) can use to help keep the team person-centered and focused on career outcomes.

The collaborative work group of the following organizations who created the Your Dream, Your Team website included staff from Change Impact, CDO Workforce, Hempstead Works, and Tompkins Workforce New York.  insight, guidance, and content came from an even longer list of amazing contributors from organizations like the New York State Department of Labor, Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), New York State Office of Children and Family Services, New York State Commission for the Blind, New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, New York State Office of Mental Health, New York State Council on Children and Families, New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation, and New York State Business Leadership Network. Full acknowledgements are available online–the list of people to thank is huge! It was funded 100% through a U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration grant. The total cost of the Disability Employment Initiative Round 8 program is 2.5 million dollars.Alan Sessions is a Disability Resource Coordinator with the CDO Workforce New York providing employment and training services to youth with disabilities. Alan also serves on the Board of Directors for the Otsego Chamber. Alan worked for the NYS Department of Labor for 38 years and held a variety of positions including U.I. Claims Examiner, Labor Services Rep, and Business Services Rep. Since 2015 Alan has been working with youth who have stopped-out of college and is currently focusing his energies on facilitating young workers transition from unemployment to employment. He has expanded work experience sites in the healthcare and manufacturing industries.

Maria Lombardi is a Disability Resource Coordinator at HempsteadWorks. Her career with HempsteadWorks began as a Career Counselor. Her experience at DOOR as a Disability Resource Coordinator and Certified Work Incentives Practitioner began in 2014 working with adults with disabilities, and has now expanded to serving youth with disabilities ages 14 -24. Her mission and that of her team is to ensure that all participants are aware of the resources and support system that is available to help them reach their goals and achieve their dreams.

Kathy DeAngelo is a Certified Benefits and Work Incentives Planner for CDO Workforce in upstate New York, providing advocacy for Social Security beneficiaries who are seeking assistance to return to employment. She has worked in positions both at the Department of Social Services and at Otsego County Office of Employment and Training, cultivating a unique perspective leading to her nationally recognized success in the role of Disability Resource Coordinator and Sr. Employment & Training Counselor.

Grateful to whoever first said “advocrat,” Mary McLaughlin is currently a community nag/resource for universal accessibility and go-to person for goofy titles (on her resume, it says “Disability Resource Coordinator at Tompkins Workforce New York”). She has wanted to improve the human experience for decades but never saw this path coming.