About this opportunity
Communitas, Inc. lists this Career Services Assistant Director opportunity in stoneham, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About us!
Empowering People. Supporting Independence. Inspiring Dreams.
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 - 2026 – 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 | Quarterly Appreciation Events | Tuition Reimbursement | Supportive Coworkers | Compassion-centric Environment |
The role!
Position: Career Services Assistant Director
Location: Wakefield, MA
Pay rate: $49,920 per year
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (8am-4pm) Status: Exempt
Benefits of Working for us!
Tiered pay increases based on years of service, pending performance evaluations
4 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 Assistant Director of Career Services plays a meaningful leadership role in helping people discover their strengths, build skills, pursue employment, and fully participate in their communities. Through compassionate, person-centered leadership, this role supports individuals in achieving greater independence and choice while inspiring and developing staff to create innovative, inclusive, and empowering opportunities for the people we support.
Lead and support Career Services staff through hiring, supervision, training, coaching, and performance management, fostering a collaborative and mission-driven team culture.
Oversee daily Career Services operations, ensuring effective service delivery, scheduling, documentation, billing, and staffing; assume department leadership in the Director's absence.
Partner with individuals, staff, employers, and community organizations to create meaningful employment and community-based opportunities that promote choice, independence, inclusion, and personal growth.
Support individuals in achieving their employment and personal goals through Individual Support Plans (ISPs), assessments, skill development, job coaching, career planning, and community participation.
Foster a person-centered environment where individuals and staff are encouraged to share ideas, make choices, build skills, and contribute to the ongoing improvement of services.
Maintain high standards of quality, safety, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance while ensuring accurate and timely documentation and communication with internal and external partners.
Collaborate across departments and with interdisciplinary teams to advocate for individual needs, strengthen services, and advance the mission and goals of Communitas.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred; two or more years' experience working with adults with developmental disabilities is required
Working knowledge of OSHA, DPH, CARF, QUEST, DDS, EOEA (Medicaid) policies and procedures preferred
At least one year experience in an administrative role
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
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stoneham, MA, 02180, US
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