Job description

Job Title: Specialized Skills Instructor for Journey Program
Day Program: Woburn, MA

About us!

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.

Responsibilities…

Specialized Skills Instructors are responsible for teaching communication, social and daily living skills by supporting individuals who may need more intense support in a small ratio setting. The Journey Program has a more structured schedule of activities with an emphasis on communication and sensory needs. The use of technology, sign language, verbal prompting, hand-on-hand techniques, and picture boards can all be used to assist in learning.

• The pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.
• This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.
• The schedule is Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Qualifications and skills…

• High School diploma is required, a bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field is preferred.
• At least one year of experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities is preferred, a passion and dedication to supporting our people is a must.
• A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation is required.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check including references, CORI, and fingerprinting.

You can make a difference by…

• Ensuring activities and training for the individual that enhances their Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and specialized service need areas with focus on continual improvement and/or maintenance of their abilities in coordination with all relevant support plans.
• Developing and implementing activities that promote personal choice, community inclusion, dignity, and respect while enhancing personal skill development. Providing transportation as requested by the Director.
• Actively participating in interventions, providing positive, knowledgeable support to employees and managers, ensuring crisis plans and behavior support plans are followed.
• Providing personal care and assistance to individuals consistent with both their physical needs and defined support plans.

Benefits of working for 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

As an organization, we hold ourselves to the highest standard when it comes to your safety. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, we have been working hard to ensure everyone in our agency, from our employees and individuals to our applicants, stay safe and healthy. Our protocols and safety measures include providing masks, holding virtual meetings, testing when needed, and following all safety procedures. At Communitas, your health and safety are our first priority.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woburn, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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