Day Program Lead Skills Instructor

Communitas, Inc.

Wakefield, MAFull-time$21/hrPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation

$21/hr

Location

Wakefield, MA

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver’s License

Job overview

Communitas, Inc. is hiring a Day Program Lead Skills Instructor. The Day Program Lead Skills Instructor is a key role in the Day Services Program, responsible for teaching adaptive daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities and overseeing other employees. This position offers an opportunity to develop supervisory skills. Successful applicants should possess creative thinking skills to adapt personal interests into teaching curriculum.

Key focus areas include Participate in the development and direct implementation of curriculum to teach groups in classroom and community settings, Participate in the development and implementation of the Individual Support Plan, and Write annual assessments and goals.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, Valid Driver’s License, and Acceptable Driving Record. Important skills include Passion And Dedication. Preferred (not required): Creativity, Supervisory Skills, Curriculum Development, and Individual Support Plan Implementation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Passion and DedicationCreativitySupervisory SkillsCurriculum DevelopmentIndividual Support Plan ImplementationWriting Annual AssessmentsWriting GoalsCommunity-Based Activities DevelopmentPersonal Care Assistance

Qualifications

High School DiplomaValid Driver’s LicenseAcceptable Driving RecordPass Company Background CheckPass Reference ChecksBA Degree in Human Services or Related Field1 Year Experience Supporting Adults With Developmental Disabilities

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Full job description

About us!

Here at Communitas, we are dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their life span and in their communities.

Why work for us?

Recognized and honored as a Top Workplace for 2024 - 2026 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community.

As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through:

The role!

Position: Day Program Lead Skills Instructor

Location: Wakefield, MA

Pay rate: $21.00 per hour

Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (8am-4pm)

Benefits of Working for us!

Tiered pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations
3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees
Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment

Summary & Responsibilities

The Day Program Lead Skills Instructor is an integral role in our Day Services Program that is responsible for teaching adaptive daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities along with overseeing other employees. This is a great opportunity to work in a position to develop supervisory skills. Successful applicants will possess creative thinking skills to adapt personal interests (art, music, cooking, health & fitness, etc.) into teaching curriculum.

Participating in the development and direct implementation of curriculum to teach groups in both a classroom setting and out in the community.
Participating in the development and implementation of the Individual Support Plan, writing annual assessments and goals, and attending team meetings as scheduled.
Developing and implementing community-based activities that promote personal choice, community inclusion, dignity, and respect while enhancing personal skill development.
Providing support and guidance to Skills Instructors
Provide personal care and assistance to individuals consistent with individual needs as they strive to reach their goals

Qualifications

High School diploma required (BA degree in Human Services or related field preferred)
At least 1 year of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities is preferred
A passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must
Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
Must pass company background and reference checks

Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/

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