Community Participation Instructor - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties (CPARC) is seeking a full-time 30 hours Community Participation Instructor to work out of the Center for Industrial Training facility in Mechanicsburg. This is a full-time position working Tuesday through Friday from 7:30am to 3:30pm.

Instructors provide supervision, program participant activities and instruction in program components. Some responsibilities include:

• Assists participants in community based activities such as locating and using community resources.
• Assists participants in areas described in their Individual Support Plan and/or Person Centered Plan.
• Assists participants to learn positive behaviors that maximize their involvement in community activities and their interactions with others.
• Conducts and coordinates recreation and training programs and activities at the center.
• Works with team members with the following:
  • Conducting needs assessments
  • Providing training as indicated in plans
  • Charting baselines and progress
  • Periodic reporting of progress

Benefits: Full-time position starting at $16.26 per hour. No weekends, or overtime. CPARC offers an excellent benefit package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement,15 days of paid time off during the first year of employment and paid training.

Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma or its equivalent required. Secondary education or equivalent work experience in working with people who have disabilities preferred. Must be physically able to care for the participants in the program. Must possess a valid PA driver's license.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability