Life Skills Home Lead Instructor- Milltown

Full-time

Description

JOB TITLE: Life Skills Home Lead Instructor

DEPARTMENT: Residential SGL

SUPERVISORS TITLE: Residential Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB STATUS: Full Time Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE : 40 hours/week

Summary:

Provide leadership and direct support in a residential setting for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role focuses on promoting independence ensuring health and safety supporting daily living skills and leading staff and home operations on second shift while maintaining a positive and structured home environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain a safe clean and supportive home environment for residents

Provide instruction and support in daily living skills including social skills self-care domestic tasks and money management

Plan and implement recreational and leisure activities including weekend programming

Support development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans

Document resident progress toward goals and maintain accurate records

Assist with household management tasks and ensure completion of assigned duties per maintenance checklists

Support and assist with staff scheduling and home coverage needs

Mentor and train new Life Skills Instructors during their onboarding period

Lead and support second shift operations within the home

Cover open shifts as needed

Promote independence personal choice and community involvement for residents

Qualifications & Skills:

Strong leadership and mentoring skills

Ability to teach and reinforce daily living skills effectively

Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to build professional respectful relationships with residents and staff

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Ability to work independently and manage residential operations

Physical & Work Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more

Ability to assist residents with physical and daily living needs

Ability to remain active throughout shift (standing walking bending lifting)

Ability to travel for trainings meetings and transportation needs

Certifications & Training Requirements:

Adult CPR and First Aid certification

Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification

Core A & B Medication Training

CRT (Certified Restraint Training) 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/Identity 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 information please contact Michelle Wisehart at or .

$350 Sign-On Bonus Must be scheduled for a minimum of 20 hours per week to qualify.

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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.

Salary Description

$17.05/hr

Required Experience:

IC