Employment Opportunities

Available positions at Easter Seals Greater Hartford Rehabilitation Center 

PHYSICAL THERAPIST or ASSISTANT

Growing CARF-accredited outpatient medical rehabilitation center seeking PRN, P/T or F/T PT/PTA to join interdisciplinary team serving various populations including TBI, CVA and orthopedic patients. Neurologic experience and manual therapy skills a plus. Our therapists have a Monday-Friday schedule, competitive salary, health/dental/403B, pension and excellent continuing education/tuition reimbursement benefits. Let us help you earn your DPT! Our supportive and multidisciplinary team environment promotes exceptional clinical care and time with the patient.

Please send resumes to:  bwassung@eastersealshartford.org
Easter Seals Greater Hartford Rehab Center-BW
100 Deerfield Road, Windsor CT 06095

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Development, Marketing & Public Relations
Spring - 2010

Compensation: Unpaid, course credit only
Hours Needed:  Flexible schedule to accommodate school curriculum
Location: Windsor, CT or Norwich, CT

Objective:  Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Development, the intern will be responsible for assisting the marketing and event coordinators with managing public and media relations, employee communications, and community relations to enhance the reputation of Easter Seals Greater Hartford Rehabilitation Center, and advocate our mission to rebuild bodies, minds and lives.

Requirements:  Must be a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor degree in communications, public relations, marketing or the equivalent.  The appropriate candidate will have an interest in not-for-profit business practices, with a strong desire to develop and sustain new and existing relations with local businesses and community leaders.  The qualified candidate will also be proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 

Advanced research skills are preferred and the individual should be knowledgeable about community involvement opportunities.  Candidates’ proficient with current social media trends (i.e. facebook and twitter) is a plus. Individual must be willing to use personal vehicle for occasional business purposes and to attend special events on designated weekends. 

Individual will gain experience with the following:
 Media Relations/Publicity Strategies (Newspaper, Radio, Print, TV, Social Media Networks online)
 Logistics for Special Events (Volleyball, Softball, Walk With Me, Crystal Ball)
 Corporate Support Programs
 Corporate Sponsorships for Special Events (Volleyball, Softball, Walk With Me, Crystal Ball)
 Marketing Materials/Media Kits/Sponsorship Proposals

Please send resumes to: Sharon Rizikow, Director of Development and Marketing
Email:srizikow@eastersealshartford.org
Phone: (860) 714-9511
Easter Seals Greater Hartford Rehabilitation Center
100 Deerfield Road
Windsor, CT 06095

JOB DEVELOPER

Hours needed: Full-time, 40 hours/weekly

We are currently seeking a JOB DEVELOPER to work with our already established and successful vocational team. The primary responsibility of the position of JOB DEVELOPER is to assist participants in the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) to procure and maintain competitive employment. Activities will focus on job development, vocational counseling, assessments, and job placement services.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to develop a rapport with both local and regional employers. This position also requires the ability to work as an integral member of a team as well as independently. Qualified candidates are individuals with either a proven track record of success in job development or those who are able to demonstrate potential for meeting the qualifications of the postion. Also, must have own vehicle and a willingness to travel to a variety of sites within the Greater Hartford area.

Interested applicants should contact Roz Schuster, 860-714-9500 X53557
Easter Seals Greater Hartford Rehab Center
100 Deerfield Road, Windsor CT 06095

Easter Seals Nation Wide

Current job opportunities submitted by Easter Seals organizations nationwide are listed by category:

1. camping and recreation openings
2. professional openings
3. occupational therapy openings
4. physical therapy openings
5. speech-language pathology openings

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