Career Services Assistant Director
Communitas, Inc.•Wakefield, MA
•$24 - $24•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field with two or more years’ experience working with adults with developmental disabilities is required
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of OSHA, DPH, CARF, QUEST, DDS, EOEA (Medicaid) policies and procedures preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive Tiered Pay Rates
- Low-Cost Benefits
- Flexible Schedules
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Quarterly Appreciation Events
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Supportive Coworkers
- Compassion-centric Environment
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
