Instructor

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 Instructor provides life skills coaching and training to individuals with disabilities to foster independence in day-to-day living and community engagement. This is a non-exempt, onsite position (Salary Grade N15, FLSA Non-Exempt) with no direct reports.

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

Requirements

• 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

Licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state, and/or contract requirements.

Physical Requirements

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

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

Work Environment

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

Pay

$20.00 per hour

Schedule

Onsite (Telecommute Status: Onsite)