Life Skills Program Instructor

Company Overview

Community Resource Network of Florida is looking for a fun, compassionate, dependable Life Skills Program Instructor to help Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) achieve their highest level of independence and live a meaningful life.  We are looking for applicants that have a passion for helping others and making a difference in someone's life! 

Job Summary

 Life Skills instructors assist adults with Intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with a person-centered approach. We assist individuals with learning Self-Advocacy, Rights Education, Health and Safety and to become as independent as possible in daily living/job skills.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Establish and maintain a supportive, professional relationship with Individuals, their families and circle of support contacts. 
• Complete required documentation of services.  This includes daily notes/service logs and summaries of progress toward established support plan and implementation plan goals.
• Maintain health and safety of the Individual served
• Report changes in the Individuals condition and/or any incidents immediately. 
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, calmness and positivity that fosters relationships and growth
• Accompany Individuals on community outings, ensuring safety and engagement
• Assist Individuals to walk with or without self-help devices, as needed
• Conduct all classes and activities adhering to the Person-Centered philosophy. 
• Assist Individuals with meals, as needed.
• Assist Individuals with bowel and bladder functions, some may require diapering
• Treat everyone with kindness, dignity and respect.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school Diploma or GED required
• College credits or degree can substitute for experience 

Requirements

A minimum of one year experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or child care/ adult care setting or working with individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability.  College credits or degree can substitute for time of service.

Must pass a Level II Background screening

Must pass a drug screen

The ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Benefits

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid Time Off

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