Career Services 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 honored as a Top Workplace for 2025 – 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 Assistant Director
Location: Woburn, MA
Pay rate: $24.00 per hour, salaried exempt position
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 disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement eligibility after 90 days of employment
The Assistant Director is a hybrid leadership and direct service role overseeing Career Services operations while maintaining an active caseload. This position supports community-based employment and skill building support services, supervises staff, and ensures compliance with Communitas, DDS and MAP policy requirements.
- Assisting in hiring, supervising, evaluating, and training staff. Conducting annual performance evaluations of employees supervised. Addressing performance issues proactively and in line with agency policy, including the Career Services Director and Director of Day Services as necessary or required.
- Assist in overseeing daily Career Services operations including scheduling, staffing coverage, service delivery and daily attendance.
- Establish and monitor ongoing employment and job placement goals.
- Maintain active caseload and build professional, person-centered relationships with people supported, families and ISP team members. Plan for and participate in ISP meetings, advocating for individual needs and contributing to department and individual outcomes.
- Oversee the development and implementation of curriculum and daily schedules.
- Provide personal care to individuals as needed.
- Cover groups as required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred. Two or more years’ experience working with adults with developmental disabilities is required.
- 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/