Career Services Skills Instructor (20 dollars per hour) at Communitas, Inc.

Wakefield, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

20.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Support Individuals, Community Employment, Skill Development, Personal Care, Relationship Building, Community-Based Activities

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

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 – Communitas is proud to welcome you to a work environment that is dedicated to rewarding and supporting our valued employees for their hard work, passion, creativity, and relentless drive to make a positive impact in our community. As a Communitas employee, you are the heart, soul, and foundation of our agency, and contribute to a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of others. This dedication and collaborative spirit that our employees exhibit each day makes our mission to empower people and enrich lives possible. For these efforts, we express our deep appreciation through: | Competitive Tiered Pay Rates | Low-Cost Benefits | Flexible Schedules | Opportunities for Advancement | Regular Employee Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment | The role! Position: Career Services Skills Instructor Location: Wakefield, MA | Woburn, MA Pay rate: $20.00 per hour Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (8am-4pm) / Part-time schedules available Benefits of Working for us! Tiered pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations 3 weeks’ vacation, 1 week sick time, and 12 holidays for new full-time employees Low-cost benefit plans – Medical & dental insurance, employer-paid life insurance, and long-term disability coverage Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment Summary & Responsibilities The Career Services Skills Instructor is an integral role in our Day Program Career Services Department that supports Individuals with developmental disabilities to enhance work skills and find employment opportunities. Provide direct support and assist individuals in gaining community employment by helping them learn specific skills both in-house and in the community, and developing relationships with area businesses Create and participate in 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/

Responsibilities

The Career Services Skills Instructor supports individuals with developmental disabilities to enhance work skills and find employment opportunities. This includes providing direct support, assisting individuals in gaining community employment, and creating community-based activities.