Job Description

Position: Day Program Skills Instructor

Location: Wakefield, MA; Woburn, MA; Beverly, MA

Salary: $18 per hour 

Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

About us!

Empowering people. Supporting independence. Inspiring dreams.

Communitas is dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their lifespan and in their communities.

Summary: Teach adaptive daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities and enhance their work skills through classroom and community settings. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Teach adaptive daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities
• Enhance work skills within classroom and community settings
• Mentor individuals to enhance independence
• Think creatively to adapt your own interests, such as art, music, and health & fitness, to teach individuals new skills
• Develop and implement curriculum both inside and outside the classroom
• Create and implement Individual Support Plans (ISP)
• Plan and oversee community-based activities
• Assess individual needs, help create teaching programs 
• Provide personal care and assistance to individuals as they strive to reach their goals

Qualifications:

• High School diploma is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred

• A passion and dedication to supporting our people
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Reliable transportation
• Must pass a CORI background check, fingerprinting, and reference check

Benefits of working with us!

• Pay increases after 1 year of service, pending a performance evaluation.
• 3 weeks of vacation, 1 week of sick time, 12 holidays.
• Employee Referral Bonus of up to $500!
• Competitive tiered pay rates based on years of service.
• Medical/dental insurance, employer paid life Insurance, and long term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan

Check out our website: https://communitasma.org/