Creative Expressions Instructor - Direct Support Professional

About the role

Via is hiring a Creative Expressions Instructor - Direct Support Professional to assist participants in maintaining their independence and self-advocacy skills. The position involves supporting participants in achieving their personal goals through engaging, hands-on programs both within the facility and in the community.

Responsibilities

• Develop or follow consistent daily routines with participants and ensure their engagement in the activities.
• Aid in the development of volunteer and recreational activities in the community.
• Implement activities relative to the participants' outcomes within the facility and community.
• Participate in the development of participant goals and assist in outcome completion.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings and function in an ever-changing environment.
• Standing, sitting, lifting, walking is required daily.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
• A valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and appropriate vehicle insurance are required.
• Traveling in the community is required.
• Flexibility in work hours is required to meet department demands, including availability for evenings.
• Use of technology platforms such as Setworks, Paylocity, Microsoft Office, and email is required daily.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules while maintaining productivity and efficiency.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to a variety of environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Skills

• Ability to work in a variety of settings and function in an ever-changing environment.
• Standing, sitting, lifting, walking is required daily.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
• A valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and appropriate vehicle insurance are required.
• Traveling in the community is required.
• Flexibility in work hours is required to meet department demands, including availability for evenings.
• Use of technology platforms such as Setworks, Paylocity, Microsoft Office, and email is required daily.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules while maintaining productivity and efficiency.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to a variety of environments.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during your first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment.
• 9 paid holidays, including YOUR Birthday Holiday!
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees.
• Paid Training and mileage reimbursement.
• NADSP Career Ladder Program - earn an additional $1.75/hour once all three levels have been completed.
• Casual work attire.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• Special employee events such as raffles, work anniversary celebrations, recognition awards, and monthly celebration events.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $17/hour for a High School Diploma or equivalent, $17.50/hour for an Associate's Degree, and $18/hour for a Bachelor's Degree. Additional compensation can be earned through the completion of the NADSP Career Ladder Program, earning up to $1.75 more per hour.

Schedule

A consistent Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm schedule with weekends off is offered.

Additional Information

Via of the Lehigh Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Via is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce and believes that an atmosphere of mutual respect for each other's differences adds quality to our services. Employees may choose a paid day off significant to them, and there is an Employee Referral-Bonus Program.