Skills Instructor - Autism

Overview

Starting rate: $19/hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am-3pm

About the role

The Skills Instructor position is a hands-on, entry-level role working with adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability, autism, or a brain injury. In this role, you will work with a larger team at Advocates’ Day Services location in Ashland, including other Skills Instructors, Case Managers, Employment Coaches, and Program Managers. You will assist program participants with activities of daily living, provide developmental skills training through recreational and therapeutic services, and encourage community integration. You will assist in developing and following Service Plans for those we support, as well as teaching and role modeling daily living skills and positive behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Aid individuals in identifying and developing goals and plans to address any concerns, wants or needs.
• Provide ongoing support, through personal care, guidance and role modeling for individuals.
• Collaborate with the Case Manager to provide developmental skills training including training in self-care, self-preservation, receptive and expressive communication, self direction, activities of daily living, hygiene, grooming and first aid.
• Collaborate with case manager to create and implement a comprehensive written therapeutic service plan (DHSP) for all assigned individuals.
• Complete all documentation which supports DHSP plan.
• Initiate a proactive approach towards focusing on individual advocacy, empowerment, and community integration.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree and one year of experience in a training program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strongly prefer a candidate with a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, program and administrative team.
• Demonstrate an ability to work as a team and perform job duties with minimal supervisory intervention.
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree.
• One year of experience in a training program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work as a team and perform job duties with minimal supervisory intervention.
• Valid drivers’ license.

Skills

• Understanding of developmental disabilities and how to support individuals with them.
• Ability to provide training in various areas such as self-care, communication, and daily living skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and advocacy skills.

Benefits

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

Pay

$19/hour

Schedule

First Shift