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Akron Driving Academy

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Ohio Certified CDL Instructor - Will train right candidate!

Akron, OH · On-site

$22 - $30/hr

Ability to be patient and remain calm when riding with a student driver * Knowledge of CDL vehicle ... Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour Schedule: * 4 hour shift * 8 hour ...

Nishna Productions, Inc

Day Hab Instructor

Shenandoah, IA · On-site

$16.25 - $20.25/hr

Job Type Full-time Description This is a full time position in Shenandoah, Ia. The hours are Monday ... Provide training in community settings. 2. Responsible for providing a supportive and therapeutic ...

Nishna Productions, Inc

Day Hab Instructor

Glenwood, IA · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description This is a full time position in Glenwood, Ia. The hours are Monday ... Provide training in community settings. 2. Responsible for providing a supportive and therapeutic ...

LADACIN Network

Day Program Instructor

Asbury Park, NJ

$22.85 - $23/hr

About This Role Direct Support Professional Instructor (Full time) - Great Benefits, Rewarding ... therapeutic, social, residential, and support services to infants, children, and adults with ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full Time Therapeutic Riding Instructor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Full Time Therapeutic Riding Instructor, you need strong horsemanship, a background in therapeutic riding instruction, and relevant certifications such as PATH Intl. Registered Instructor. Familiarity with adaptive riding equipment, horse care management systems, and safety protocols is essential. Exceptional patience, communication, and empathy are crucial soft skills for working with individuals with disabilities and creating a supportive environment. These skills ensure safe, effective instruction and help participants achieve therapeutic goals with confidence and trust.

What are Full Time Therapeutic Riding Instructors?

Full Time Therapeutic Riding Instructors are professionals who teach horseback riding to individuals with physical, emotional, cognitive, or social challenges. They use equine-assisted activities and therapies to help riders improve their motor skills, confidence, and overall well-being. These instructors are trained in both horsemanship and adaptive teaching methods, ensuring safety and positive outcomes for their clients. Working full time typically means they manage lesson planning, horse care, and sometimes administrative duties at therapeutic riding centers.

What are some common challenges faced by a Full Time Therapeutic Riding Instructor and how can they be managed?

Full Time Therapeutic Riding Instructors often encounter challenges such as adapting lesson plans to meet diverse rider abilities, managing the well-being of both horses and participants, and ensuring safety at all times. Balancing administrative duties, like documentation and communication with families or healthcare professionals, alongside hands-on instruction is also common. Effective time management, ongoing training, and strong teamwork with volunteers and therapists help instructors navigate these challenges and provide a supportive, safe environment for all participants.
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Skills Instructor - Autism

Skills Instructor - Autism

Advocates, Inc

Ashland, MA • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Minimum Education RequiredHigh School Diploma/GEDOverview

Starting rate: $19/hour

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. Serving as a skills instructor is a rewarding way to begin a career in education and/or human services.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement.  We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff. 

Are you ready to make a difference?

Responsibilities
  • Assist individuals to identify and develop goals and plans to address any concerns, wants or needs.
  • Provide ongoing support, through personal care, guidance and role modeling for individuals.
  • Collaborates 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.
  • Collaborates 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.
ShiftFirst ShiftQualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent degree and one year of experience in a training program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Strongly prefer that a candidate will have 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.

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. 

Education:High School Diploma/GEDEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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