Adult Day Program Instructor | Green Cove Springs

CHALLENGE ENTERPRISES OF NORTH FLORIDA INC•Orange Park, FL

1d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and dependable Life Skills Specialist to support adults with intellectual and developmental differences. The role helps participants build independence by teaching and reinforcing daily living, social, recreational, and community-based skills through person-centered support. The specialist works with participants to identify meaningful goals, plan activities around individual interests and choices, encourage healthy lifestyle habits, and promote community inclusion. The position also involves safe transportation, collaboration with families and community partners, behavioral support, and accurate daily documentation of goals and activities. This is a part-time position of up to 29 hours per week, located in Green Cove Springs, Florida. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., with flexible hours. Pay is $15.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean 3-year driving record.
Successfully complete required local and Level 2 background screening.
Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
Sign and comply with confidentiality and Non-Disclosure requirements.
Patient, respectful, encouraging, dependable, and organized approach to supporting participants.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to teach, demonstrate, and reinforce daily living and social skills.
Ability to build positive relationships with participants, families, coworkers, and community partners.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and respond calmly and professionally to behavioral or unexpected situations.
Commitment to person-centered services, community inclusion, and individual choice.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with the team.
Ability to twist, stoop, bend, reach, pull, stand, and walk for up to six hours per day.
Ability to lift and transfer items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to assist participants with getting on and off agency vans.

Nice To Haves

College coursework in Human Services, Social Work, or a related field.
Knowledge of local community resources, activities, and supports.

Responsibilities

Teach and reinforce daily living skills, including food preparation, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Support participants in developing independence through choice, inclusion, and self-direction.
Facilitate person-centered planning with individuals, families, Support Coordinators, residential providers, and community partners.
Support participant goals identified in individual support plans and approved program procedures.
Assess functional skill levels and provide consistent reinforcement, feedback, and learning opportunities.
Plan and participate in activities based on participant interests and personal goals.
Promote social integration and help participants build natural supports in the community.
Provide opportunities for participants to make choices and exercise control over their environment.
Supervise and support participants during community-based activities and program services.
Safely transport participants to scheduled locations using agency vehicles.
Provide appropriate behavioral intervention and support to strengthen successful interactions with peers, staff, and supervisors.
Communicate professionally and consistently with supervisors, coworkers, families, and community partners.
Collaborate with the team to provide coordinated, quality, person-centered services.
Report incidents promptly according to approved agency procedures.
Document goal outcomes, participant choices, and daily activities in the approved electronic documentation system, including Therap.
Follow Life Skills Adult Day Training Program procedures, handbooks, and Florida Quality Assurance Standards.
Participate in new-hire orientation, mandatory training, and staff meetings.
Follow agency policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards.
Perform additional duties assigned to support program and agency needs.