Instructor / Trainer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Signing bonus
• Dental insurance

Come work with Quality Connections
Turn your passion into a paycheck
Make learning for someone a valuable experience

If you have the heart of an Instructor and are looking for an entry-level position that isnt your typical job, Quality Connections is looking for you. QC Instructors work in small groups, so they get the support and attention they need to thrive. This entails caregiving with a large focus on teaching skills to help people enhance their independence in their daily lives, accomplish their goals, and begin building work skills toward employment in our community. We use the Montessori Method frequently, with training provided, but teaching styles certainly differ depending on what works best for individual people.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- reliable and spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

The atmosphere is open-minded, respectful, individualized, collaborative, and relaxed.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Learning how to serve adults with developmental disabilities through training with Quality Connections
• Introducing lessons to adults with developmental disabilities and helping to guide them through the learning process.
• Following person-specific service plans to provide care and support in helping people achieve their individual goals
• Observing and maintaining documentation on the progress of people receiving services
• Ensuring health and safety standards are met by safeguarding where needed and helping to keep the environment clean
• Assisting with personal hygiene, medications, mobility, and nutritional needs as needed
• Lifting people to assist with personal care needs as needed
• Professionally communicating with others both verbally and in writing
• Providing transportation in company vehicles as needed
• Engaging in the community, such as attending events, navigating errands, and participating in activities with people receiving services
• Teaching enrichment classes in a subject of your choosing that you have a special interest or skill set in
• Being creative in bringing meaningful activities to the lives of others
• Building professional working relationships
• Other duties as related to Quality Connections' mission and the program as they arise

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to work Full Time from 7:30 AM 4:00 PM Monday-Friday.

Any combination of education, training, or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Must be at least 18 years of age, a High School graduate or equivalent.

Must have a valid Arizona Drivers License and a clean driving record for the last 3 years. Must be able to pass the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety background check. Must obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card through the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Quality Connections is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or employees with military family members, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law.