Life Skills Instructor- PRN/Sub

Description JOB TITLE: Life Skills Instructor – (SGL) DEPARTMENT: Residential SGL SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Residential Manager POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None JOB STATUS: PRN/Sub, Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: Various shifts as needed, as available

Summary:

Provide direct support, instruction, and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This role focuses on promoting independence, teaching daily living skills, and ensuring a safe, supportive home environment while encouraging community involvement and personal growth. Locations vary depending on need: Corydon, Milltown, New Albany, New Salisbury, Salem.

Key Responsibilities:

· Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment for residents · Provide instruction in daily living skills including personal care, social skills, money management, and household tasks · Support residents in developing independence and achieving individualized goals outlined in service plans · Assist with implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans · Monitor and document resident progress and goal achievement · Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all residents at all times · Participate in recreational and community activities with residents · Encourage positive community participation and relationship building · Support residents in exercising personal choice, independence, and rights · Assist with household management tasks as assigned · Promote dignity, respect, and positive interactions with all residents · Assist with coverage of shifts as needed (when applicable)

Qualifications & Skills:

· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written · Ability to teach, guide, and reinforce positive behaviors · Ability to build respectful and professional relationships with individuals served · Strong organizational and documentation skills · Ability to work independently and as part of a team · Ability to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting

Physical & Work Requirements:

· Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more · Ability to assist residents with physical support and daily living tasks · Ability to remain active throughout shift, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting · Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance required · Ability to travel for trainings, meetings, and transportation of residents as needed

Certifications & Training Requirements:

· Adult CPR and First Aid certification · Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification · Core A & B Medication Training · CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification

Benefits:

Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance (paid by employer), Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Legal/Identify Theft Assistance. Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for paid vacation and sick time: 12 vacation days in the first year and 8 sick days/year. Full-time employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week are eligible for up to $1000 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period. Employees working more than 1000 hours/year will be 401K eligible. After 2 years, a 2% match is provided; after 3 years, a 3% match, after 6 years, a 6% match. Employer matches are 100% vested. Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week, earn 12 vacation days the first year and 6 sick days/year. Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours/week are eligible for up to $500 of tuition reimbursement/year after a 3 month training period. Full-time employees and part-time employees scheduled 20 hours or more/week are eligible for 11 Holidays or Holiday Pay.

Additional Information:

For more details, you may contact Anna Marrs at brsgldir@brsinc.org.

$350 Sign-on Bonus eligible position. Must be scheduled for a minimum of 20 hours per week for Sign-on Bonus.

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Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred. One year of experience in a residential setting serving individuals with disabilities preferred.