Day Program Leader & Coordinator — Inspire Independence

jfcsboston; Waltham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS) in Waltham is seeking a Day Program Instructor/Coordinator to lead sessions teaching life, hobby, recreational, and communication skills to adults with developmental disabilities.

No experience is required—we will train you! You will manage a caseload of about 6 participants, coordinate with families, and document goals. A valid driver’s license and several years of safe driving, plus a program-owned vehicle, support transportation needs.

Qualifications

• Positive and enthusiastic about working with adults with disabilities.
• High energy, flexible, and adaptable when things change.
• Excellent communication skills- a clear communicator able to write daily notes and goal progress summaries.
• Excellent leadership skills- a role model for participants learning coping and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills- a collaborative colleague and team player able to learn from their colleagues.
• Willingness to learn teaching skills.
• A valid driver's license, several years' safe driving experience, and a reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead group sessions with participants teaching life, hobby, recreational, and communication skills.
• Work with participants to volunteer, exercise, and do other fun activities in the community.
• Support personal development, social skills, and communication.
• Learn and apply redirection, conflict resolution, and verbal de-escalation methods, when needed.
• Manage a caseload of about 6 participants, including maintaining professional communication with families/guardians and developing participant goals and documentation.

Job description

Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS) in Waltham is seeking a Day Program Instructor/Coordinator to lead sessions teaching life, hobby, recreational, and communication skills to adults with developmental disabilities.

No experience is required—we will train you! You will manage a caseload of about 6 participants, coordinate with families, and document goals. A valid driver’s license and several years of safe driving, plus a program-owned vehicle, support transportation needs.