Day Program Assistant Director

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 honoured 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: Day Program Assistant Director Location: Wakefield, MA Pay rate: $24.00 per hour Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday (8am-4pm)

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 coverage
• Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment
• Potential for shuttle transportation to employment program from identified community locations

Summary & Responsibilities

The Assistant Director is responsible for leading the development of community-based work, recreation, leisure, and life skills activities which motivate, excite, and enhance the lives of the people served. This position will focus on innovative ways for individuals to express choices and share ideas in order to improve services and encourage participation to the fullest extent possible. This position will be split between case management, providing coverage for groups and administrative work.

• Assisting in hiring, supervising, evaluating, and training staff.
• Conducting annual performance evaluations of employees you supervise.
• Addressing performance issues proactively and in line with agency policy, including the Life Choices Director and Director of Day Services as necessary or required.
• In conjunction with program and clinical staff, providing and monitoring systems for individuals to choose their participation in development and implementation of community-based activities that promote personal choice, dignity and respect while enhancing personal skills.
• Supervising and participating in the implementation of individual support plans, Rolland Integrated Service Plans, and other services which enable individuals to increase their self-sufficiency and ability to fully participate in Communitas’ services.
• Ensuring all necessary case management documentation is maintained in accordance with all regulatory agencies.
• Facilitating training for staff instilling a clear awareness of the agency’s mission and goals fostering the development of staff knowledge and skills, and demonstrating through action, the kind of behaviour which fosters an individual-centered environment.
• Assist in the development of training for individuals receiving services based on developmental skill need areas and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining confidential records for individuals on his/her caseload.
• Ensuring that all necessary documentation is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensuring all DHSP AND ISP progress reports are completed.
• Routing all required documentations to members of the DHSP team such as DHSP sign off sheets, incident reports, etc.
• Filing all required paperwork in the individual’s confidential file.
• Planning for and participating in planning meetings (team meetings, DHSP, ISP) actively advocating for individual needs, and contributing to overall goals of the department and individuals supported.
• Provide personal care and assistance to individuals consistent with individual needs as they strive to reach their goals.
• Providing coverage for groups as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field with 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
• 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