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Greater Waltham Arc (GWArc) invites you to join our creative and committed team supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now in our 55th year of services in two Waltham locations, GWArc is recognized in providing respectful and consistent services to over 200 persons in our day programs. Extensive staff training and supervision are part of our excellent employee benefits. Please read about GWArc at www.gwarc.org and consider applying for the position below.



JOB SUMMARY: The Plus program combines day activites in BIS Mailing, our agency owned paid employment business, with funcational like skills curriculum.

QUALIFICATIONS: B. S. in a Psychology, Special Education or related field and 1 year experience. In lieu of a college degree a High School diploma or GED with 2 plus years paid work experience in an instructor/care management role with developmental disabilities population.

Functional capability to lift, transfer, pivot and bear consumers' weight in a safe manner. Ability to implement multiple Behavior Modification Plans/individualized interventions/programs. Commitment to community inclusion and upholding the human rights and dignity of people with disabilities, flexibility and responsive to a variety of requests. Ability or willingness to learn ASL, non-violent restraint, CPR/First Aid. Good time management, organizational and communication skills. Vehicle and driver's license required.


OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Must have strong oral and written communication skills with consumers, program staff, families, and other service providers. Computer literatacy.


SALARY RANGE: $29,500-30,500+ depending on education and experience. GWArc is pleased that we are generally able to offer a holiday bonus & end of fiscal year bonus.


WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hrs. per week M - F. plus flexible hours for meetings


STARTING DATE: ASAP

• Location: Waltham, MA
• This is at a non-profit organization.
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