Life Skills Instructor - New Salisbury
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Blue River Services, Inc.
IN
Summary
Provide direct support and instruction to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting to promote independence and daily living skills. Maintain a safe home environment and assist residents in achieving goals outlined in their Individual Service Plans.
Job Description
Description
JOB TITLE: Life Skills Instructor
DEPARTMENT: Residential SGL
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Residential Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
JOB STATUS: Full Time, Part Time, Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE:
Full-time: Wednesday-Friday: 3pm-9pm and Saturday and Sunday: 9am-9pm
Part-time: Monday-Friday: 5am-10am
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.
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
Additional Information:
For more details, you may contact Anna Marrs at [email protected].
$350 Sign-on Bonus eligible position. Must be scheduled for a minimum of 20 hours per week for Sign-on Bonus.
Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
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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.
Blue River Services, Inc. (BRS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1959 by six families who believed that all people are capable of learning when given the opportunity and appropriate support services. With this guiding philosophy for more than 60 years, BRS continues to identify barriers to independence and help people overcome them.
BRS strives to reach its motto of “People Serving People” by providing exceptional services at all stages of life, level of ability, or income. The agency annually serves more than 20,000 individuals through more than 20 programs in 30 Indiana counties.
To assist people with disabilities in realizing maximum personal growth and development in home, work and community by providing a continuum of individualized services and supports in settings least restrictive for the needs of the individual.
As an adjunct to these services, whenever possible, Blue River Services, Inc. will serve the similar needs of the general community by providing services in non-segregated, community-based settings which emphasize the integrated inclusion of people with disabilities into all areas of life which are enjoyed by members of the community.
Respect for Each Other: Employees and board members will exercise thoughtful considerations of the needs of others - staff persons, board members, and persons receiving services.
Professionalism: Employees and board members shall maintain a high level of professionalism in their work. Among other things, professionalism requires an employee to adhere to the performance and ethical standards of their profession; work in a courteous and efficient manner; undertake continuing efforts to improve relationships with the public, coworkers, and consumers; maintain a positive attitude for their work; and at all times represent the agency well in their dealings with the public.
Honesty: All employees and board members will deal honestly with other staff persons, board members, consumers, referral sources, and
Founded
1959
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Georgetown, Indiana
Blue River Services, Inc. (BRS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1959 by six families who believed that all people are capable of learning when given the opportunity and appropriate support services. With this guiding philosophy for more than 60 years, BRS continues to identify barriers to independence and help people overcome them.
BRS strives to reach its motto of “People Serving People” by providing exceptional services at all stages of life, level of ability, or income. The agency annually serves more than 20,000 individuals through more than 20 programs in 30 Indiana counties.
To assist people with disabilities in realizing maximum personal growth and development in home, work and community by providing a continuum of individualized services and supports in settings least restrictive for the needs of the individual.
As an adjunct to these services, whenever possible, Blue River Services, Inc. will serve the similar needs of the general community by providing services in non-segregated, community-based settings which emphasize the integrated inclusion of people with disabilities into all areas of life which are enjoyed by members of the community.
Respect for Each Other: Employees and board members will exercise thoughtful considerations of the needs of others - staff persons, board members, and persons receiving services.
Professionalism: Employees and board members shall maintain a high level of professionalism in their work. Among other things, professionalism requires an employee to adhere to the performance and ethical standards of their profession; work in a courteous and efficient manner; undertake continuing efforts to improve relationships with the public, coworkers, and consumers; maintain a positive attitude for their work; and at all times represent the agency well in their dealings with the public.
Honesty: All employees and board members will deal honestly with other staff persons, board members, consumers, referral sources, and
Founded
1959
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Georgetown, Indiana