Independent Living Skills Instructor

Work Force Inclusion Instructor

PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

Position Summary

The Instructor provides life skills coaching and training to individuals with disabilities to foster independence in day-to-day living and community engagement.

Typical Duties

• Coach and train individuals with life skills on how to engage and effectively communicate with others
• Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with the support team to communicate progress towards goal(s)
• Assist in maintaining case files and related paperwork as required by PRIDE Industries and supporting agencies
• Serve as an advocate to clarify information and diffuse conflict or disputes
• Performs duties and special projects as assigned

* Denotes Essential Job Function

Minimum Qualifications

• Intermediate computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, database, and presentation software
• Ability to communicate effectively, including listening, verbal, and written
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise flexibility
• Experience working with adults with disabilities preferred

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Certificates Required

• CPR/First Aid
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Viewing computer screen/monitor
• Keyboarding
• Maneuvering to and around the worksite
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching
• Lifting to 30 pounds
• Transporting to various locations within customer site(s)

Work Environment

Work is performed in a variety of locations in a business office, customer worksite, and community environments. Driving to and from locations is required including transporting individuals with disabilities.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor's instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.