Saturday Adventure Club - Activities Leader (1-2 Saturdays/Month)

Open Sky Community Services; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. As an Activities Leader, you will create an engaging environment filled with fun and social activities, helping individuals develop meaningful relationships and skills. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of others while being part of a compassionate team committed to diversity and inclusion. With excellent supervision and professional development opportunities, you'll be supported in your journey to grow a fulfilling career in human services. Open the door to possibility and start your rewarding journey today!

Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)

Professional Development and Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience engaging adults with disabilities in social activities preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate fun and social activities for individuals with disabilities.
• Promote inclusive and creative recreational activities.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Patience

Communication

Positive Behavioral Supports

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: USD $20.00/Hr.

Description and Responsibilities

Open Sky is seeking compassionate individuals who are looking for a great opportunity to grow a rewarding and meaningful career in human services. The Saturday Adventure Club is a service of Open Sky's Family Support Center, which serves adults with disabilities and Autism and their families in the Blackstone Valley area, stretching from Worcester southeast to Providence. The program is located in Whitinsville, MA at the Whitin Mill Complex. This is a respite service for families who are caring for their loved one with disabilities/Autism.

The Activities Leader will facilitate a day of fun and social activities in the community, taking place on two Saturdays per month. They will promote a variety of inclusive, creative, recreational in-house and community-based activities to empower individuals to maximize their independence as well as teach and support the development of natural social, peer, and community relationships.

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and support the development of natural social, peer, and community relationships.
• Positively communicate and collaborate with family members, community organizations, and other members of individuals' support networks.
• Treat individuals with respect, dignity, and compassion at all times.
• Engage with individuals utilizing Positive Behavioral Supports (will be trained to use these skills).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Experience engaging adults with disabilities and Autism in social and community activities is preferred.
• Reliability, patience, respect, compassion, willingness to learn, and a passion for helping others.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record, required.

About Us

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more!

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.