Life Skills Instructor- New Albany

Description

JOB TITLE: Life Skills Instructor – (SGL)

DEPARTMENT: Residential SGL

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Residential Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 3 pm-9 pm; Saturday: 9 am-9 pm

Summary:

Provide direct support, instruction, and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This role focuses on promoting independence, teaching daily living skills, and ensuring a safe, supportive home environment while encouraging community involvement and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

· Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment for residents

· Provide instruction in daily living skills including personal care, social skills, money management, and household tasks

· Support residents in developing independence and achieving individualized goals outlined in service plans

· Assist with implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans

· Monitor and document resident progress and goal achievement

· Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all residents at all times

· Participate in recreational and community activities with residents

· Encourage positive community participation and relationship building

· Support residents in exercising personal choice, independence, and rights

· Assist with household management tasks as assigned

· Promote dignity, respect, and positive interactions with all residents

· Assist with coverage of shifts as needed (when applicable)

Qualifications & Skills:

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

· Ability to teach, guide, and reinforce positive behaviors

· Ability to build respectful and professional relationships with individuals served

· Strong organizational and documentation skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Ability to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting

Physical & Work Requirements:

· Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more

· Ability to assist residents with physical support and daily living tasks

· Ability to remain active throughout shift, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting

· Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance required

· Ability to travel for trainings, meetings, and transportation of residents as needed

Certifications & Training Requirements:

· Adult CPR and First Aid certification

· Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification

· Core A & B Medication Training

· CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification

Benefits:

Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance (paid by employer), Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Legal/Identify Theft Assistance.

Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for paid vacation and sick time: 12 vacation days in the first year and 8 sick days/year.

Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for up to $1000 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.

Employees working more than 1000 hours/year will be 401K eligible. After 2 years, a 2% match is provided; after 3 years, a 3% match, after 6 years, a 6% match. Employer matches are 100% vested.

Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week, earn 12 vacation days the first year and 6 sick days/year.

Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week are eligible for up to $500 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period.

Full-time employees and part-time employees scheduled 20 hours or more/week are eligible for 11 Holidays or Holiday Pay.

Additional Information:

For more details, you may contact Anna Marrs at brsgldir@brsinc.org.

$350 Sign-on Bonus eligible position. Must be scheduled for a minimum of 20 hours per week for Sign-on Bonus.

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Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

One year of experience in a residential setting serving individuals with disabilities preferred.