Be The Difference!
Join our team of dedicated, talented, and reliable staff who are passionate about helping our members experience life’s possibilities!
Teens, adults, and seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities find joy and fulfillment through programs that provide a sense of belonging, life and employment skills, recreation, fun, mental health wellness, and social engagement.
If you genuinely care about CEL’s Mission, then we invite you to apply for open positions. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO.
Career Opportunities
The Center for Enriched Living (CEL) is more than a community—it’s a movement. Dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities, we’re a hub for empowerment, connection, and opportunity. Join our team and contribute to an environment where every individual’s potential is realized!
As the Program Manager for the Social/Rec Department, you will be instrumental in developing programs and activities that are entertaining, enhance life skills, promote independence and socialization, and build confidence. Every day, you’ll create opportunities for growth, learning, and connection in a fun and inclusive environment!
Primary Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Package + Holidays + 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to support your lifestyle
- Ongoing training/growth opportunities
- Salary Range: $65,000-$72,000-based on experience / Exempt / Professional
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of youth and adult social/recreation programs, ensuring they are person-centered, meet standards of excellence, and support the agency’s mission
- Supervise Program Supervisors directly; provide indirect supervision to Activity Instructors and program volunteers
- Develop and monitor program budgets
- Oversee the curriculum for all social/recreation programs
- Manage the creation of content for seasonal program guides
- Establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with agencies, schools, community organizations, families, and members
- Ensure programs meet both internal and external quality standards
Skills You Bring to CEL:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university
- At least three years of experience in management or supervision of a team
- Prefer at least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities
- Must be able to have a flexible schedule
- Experience with leading groups/teams (preferred)
- Aptitude with current technology, including virtual platforms and other online applications
- Team player, positive attitude, and an ability to work with all types of personalities
- Valid driver’s license with access to working vehicle or adequate alternative transportation
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Email Resume & Letter of Interest to: [email protected]
REACH INSTRUCTOR – FULL TIME
The Center for Enriched Living (CEL) is more than a community—it’s a movement. Dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities, we’re a hub for empowerment, connection, and opportunity. Join our team and contribute to an environment where every individual’s potential is realized!
As an instructor in our REACH Day Program, you will be a hands-on leader, guiding members through activities that enhance life skills, promote independence, and build confidence. Every day, you’ll create opportunities for growth, learning, and connection in a fun and inclusive environment!
Primary Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Package + Holidays + 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Pay starts at $20.00 per hour, based on experience (increase $1.00/hour after PACE training completed)
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to support your lifestyle
- Monday-Friday Schedule – no evenings/weekends
- Ongoing training/growth opportunities
Essential Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead engaging activities that support our members in promoting social interaction and developing life skills
- Cultivate community involvement by spending time with the members in exploring local resources, events, and volunteer opportunities – our REACH program spends about 70% of the time in the community!
- Foster relationships and build trusting connections with members and their families, by focusing on member needs and goals
- Empower members to learn and celebrate achievements
- Adapt activities and provide personalized assistance to meet the unique needs of each member
Skills You Bring to CEL:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one-year related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- One year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities (preferred)
- Experience with leading groups/teams (preferred)
- Ability to drive CEL vehicles (required – training provided); ability to be PACE certified (preferred)
- Aptitude with current technology, including virtual platforms and other online applications
- Team player, positive attitude, and an ability to work with all types of personalities
- Valid driver’s license with access to working vehicle or adequate alternative transportation
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Email Resume & Letter of Interest to: [email protected]
ACTIVITY / RECREATION INSTRUCTOR – PART TIME
The Center for Enriched Living (CEL) is more than a community—it’s a movement. Dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities, we’re a hub for empowerment, connection, and opportunity. Join our team and contribute to an environment where every individual’s potential is realized!
As an Activity Instructor, you will be a hands-on leader, guiding members through activities that create opportunities for growth, learning, and connection in a warm, welcoming, and fun environment!
We are hiring for various programs: from our ten-week Summer Camp to our social/rec programs that operate year-round. CEL offers a variety of hours and shifts: seven days per week, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Actual shifts will vary depending on staffing needs. The ability to work a minimum of one weekend day is required.
Primary Benefits:
- Starting Pay: $19.00 per hour, based on experience ($20.00 if you meet the criteria to drive CEL vehicles)
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to support your lifestyle
- Paid time off for those who work an average of 10 hours per week or more (year round)
- Ongoing training/growth opportunities
Essential Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead engaging activities that support our members in promoting social interaction and developing life skills
- Cultivate community involvement by spending time with the members in exploring local activities
- Foster relationships and build trusting connections with members and their families, by focusing on member needs and goals
- Adapt activities and provide personalized assistance to meet the unique needs of each member
Skills You Bring to CEL:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Preferred: One year of on-the-job experience, working with people with developmental disabilities
- Team player, positive attitude, and an ability to work with all types of personalities
- Valid driver’s license with access to working vehicle, or adequate alternative transportation
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Ability to attend annual mandatory 40-hour training.
Email Resume to: [email protected]
We love our CEL team!
You belong at CEL!
Programs are centered on YOU! Choose from a wide range of social, recreational, and educational enrichment programs available seven days a week. Check out our program guide and learn how to get started today!
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