Abilis hosting two-day job fair to fill over 70 openings
GREENWICH — With more than 70 jobs to fill, the Greenwich-based nonprofit Abilis is preparing to host a two-day job fair next week.
Prospective employees and job seekers are encouraged to attend the Abilis Job Fair and interview on-site for open positions from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at the Abilis Therapy Center, 1150 Summer St. in Stamford, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Abilis headquarters at 50 Glenville St. in Greenwich.
“Abilis has been an integral part of Fairfield County for 70 years providing services and supports for our special needs community,” said Amy Montimurro, CEO and president of Abilis.
The open positions can be reviewed at abilis.us/getinvolved/jobs.html. The Job Fair is open for drop-ins. No registration is required. Interviews will be conducted on-site; light refreshments will be served. To learn more, call 203-5311880.
“This past year, we have experienced rapid growth serving the 800 individuals with special needs and their families and expanded our programs and services in towns such as Greenwich, Darien, Norwalk, Stamford, Ridgefield and Westport,” said Montimurro. “We’ve expanded programs and services as the needs of the community have grown, so we are hiring to help fill these wonderful and fulfilling positions.”
Abilis serves individuals with special needs from birth throughout their lives.
Job openings are in different areas of its programs and services, including therapists for the Abilis Therapy Center; life coaches in the LEAP program in Darien, Norwalk, Westport and Wilton; counselors; occupational and physical therapists; behavioral supports; residential and food service positions; and more.
Full- and part-time positions include management and assistant management roles, professional and hourly roles.
Competitive benefits package includes paid time off, tuition reimbursement, medical/dental, 401K retirement plan and career path and professional development offerings.
“Our employees are our greatest assets,” Montimurro said. “All of us here at Abilis become a family and we have a proud history of having long-term dedicated and talented employees.”
Applicants should bring their resumes and be prepared to be interviewed during the job fair. In compliance with the executive order from the state of Connecticut as of Sept. 27, all Abilis employees must present CDC proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 upon date of hire.
Abilis is celebrating its 70th year as a nonprofit organization that supports more than 800 individuals with special needs and their families.