Specialized Skills Instructor - Upward Program

Communitas, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered pay increases

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Communitas, Inc seeks a dedicated Specialized Skills Instructor for its Upward Program in Beverly, MA. You will mentor individuals with higher abilities on the autism spectrum, helping them build independence, friendships, and social connections through engaging activities.

Responsibilities include teaching, assessing training needs, designing teaching programs, and collecting progress data to ensure effectiveness.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance, teach, and support a group of young people who have autism without a developmental disability.
• Assess individuals’ training needs, cultivate descriptive teaching programs, and monitor effectiveness through data collection.
• Adapt your own interests (art, music, cooking, health & fitness, etc.) to teach others new skills.
• Develop and implement community-based activities.
• Provide personal care and assistance to individuals consistent with their needs as they strive to reach their goals.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Adaptability

Data collection

Education

High school diploma

BA degree in Human Services or related field preferred

Job description

Specialized Skills Instructor - Upward Program

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 & 2025, Communitas offers a work environment dedicated to rewarding and supporting our employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and commitment to making a positive impact. We appreciate our team through competitive tiered pay rates, low-cost benefits, flexible schedules, opportunities for advancement, regular appreciation events, tuition reimbursement, supportive coworkers, and a compassion-centric environment.

The role

• Position: Specialized Skills Instructor - Upward
• Location: Beverly, MA
• Pay rate: $21.00 per hour
• Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday (8am‑4pm)
• Benefits: Tiered pay increases based on years of service, 3 weeks vacation, 1 week sick time, 12 holidays for new full-time employees, low-cost medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage, tuition reimbursement after 90 days of employment.

Summary & Responsibilities

The Upward Skills Instructor is a specialized role within our Day Services Program that mentors individuals with higher abilities on the Autism spectrum to enhance their independence by helping them network socially, develop friendships, and create new relationships through our Upward Program.

• Provide personal assistance, teach, and support a group of young people who have autism without a developmental disability.
• Assess individuals’ training needs, cultivate descriptive teaching programs, and monitor effectiveness through data collection.
• Adapt your own interests (art, music, cooking, health & fitness, etc.) to teach others new skills.
• Develop and implement community-based activities.
• Provide personal care and assistance to individuals consistent with their 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.

For more information, visit our website: https://communitasma.org/