Day Program Lead Skills Instructor

Communitas, Inc; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Communitas as a Day Program Lead Skills Instructor, where you'll teach adaptive living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. This full-time role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive pay and benefits like tuition reimbursement and flexible schedules.

Benefits

Competitive Tiered Pay Rates

Low-Cost Benefits

Flexible Schedules

Opportunities for Advancement

Regular Employee Appreciation Events

Tuition Reimbursement

Supportive Coworkers

Compassion-centric Environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must pass company background and reference checks.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching adaptive daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Overseeing other Skills Instructors and developing teaching curriculum.
• Implementing community-based activities promoting personal skill development.

Skills

Creative thinking

Personal care

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

BA degree in Human Services

Job description

At Communitas, our dedicated team of passionate advocates is comprised of more than 400 employees. Consistent with ourcore values, we believe in empowering people, supporting independence and inspiring dreams – and that everyone can make a real impact on the lives of the individuals and families we so proudly serve.

Join the Communitas team and make a difference in someone's life! We offer a competitive benefits package and real opportunities for professional and personal growth. Take a look to explore our job opportunities!

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?

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 – 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:

| Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement | Regular Employee Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |


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 benefitplans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment

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 – 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:

| Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement | Regular Employee Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |


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 benefitplans – 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 forteaching 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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