Day Program Support / Skills Instructor

Gro; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

1 week sick time

12 holidays

Medical & dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Shuttle transportation

Job summary

Communitas in Wakefield, Woburn, and Beverly, MA seeks a Day Program Skills Instructor to teach adaptive daily living skills and enhance work abilities through classroom and community services.

You will mentor individuals, develop ISP plans, plan community activities, and provide personal care as needed. Pay is $18 per hour; hours typically 8am-4pm, with full-time and part-time options; benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• BA degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Pass company background and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach adaptive daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Mentor individuals and assess needs, create and implement ISP plans.
• Plan and oversee community-based activities.
• Provide personal care and assistance as needed to help individuals reach goals.

Skills

Mentorship

Curriculum development

Community engagement

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Job description

About us! Empowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams. 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?

As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency’s mission and contribute to a positive, meaningful, and lasting impact in the lives of others. We want to welcome you to a workplace dedicated to rewarding our valued employees for their commitment, and supporting their well-being through efforts such as:

| Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement |

| Quarterly Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |

The role! Position: Day Program Skills Instructor Location: Wakefield, MA | Woburn, MA | Beverly, MA Pay rate: $18 per hour Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (8am-4pm) / Part-time schedules available Benefits of Working for us!

• Pay increases after 1 year and 3 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

• Potential for shuttle transportation to employment program from identified community locations

Summary & Responsibilities

The Day Program Skills Instructor is an integral role in our Day Services Program that teaches adaptive daily living skills to Individuals with developmental disabilities and enhance their work skills through classroom and community services.

• Think creatively and adapt your own interests (art, music, cooking, health & fitness) to develop curriculum to teach individuals new skills
• Mentor Individuals, assess needs, create and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP) to enhance independence
• Plan and oversee community-based activities
• 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/