Instructor- Adult Day Program!

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform duties and special projects as assigned

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
• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR/First Aid certification (may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements)
• Valid Driver's License (may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements)

Physical requirements & work environment

• 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 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