Adult Training Facility Instructor - Direct Support Professional

VIA of the Lehigh Valley•Allentown, PA

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About The Position

Via is hiring an Adult Training Facility Instructor to help participants maintain independence and self-advocacy skills and achieve personal goals through engaging, hands-on programs at the facility and in the community. The role includes implementing participant outcome activities, supporting participant goal development and completion, and fostering engagement through consistent daily routines. The instructor collaborates with participants and coworkers, attends participant plan meetings, contributes to Individual Service Plans, and communicates participant issues to the appropriate Program Supervisor. The position also involves developing community volunteer and recreational activities, transporting participants to community resources using assigned agency or personal vehicles, and adapting to participant and department needs across facility-based and community settings. The advertised schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with weekends off. The description also requires flexibility to support participant needs, including availability for evening hours. Starting pay is $17 per hour for a high school diploma or equivalent, $17.50 per hour for an associate degree, and $18 per hour for a bachelor’s degree. Employees may earn up to an additional $1.75 per hour after completing all three levels of the NADSP Career Ladder Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work in a variety of settings and function in an ever-changing environment.
Daily standing, sitting, lifting, and walking.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and appropriate vehicle insurance.
Ability to travel in the community.
Flexibility in work hours to meet department demands, including availability for evening hours.
Daily use of technology platforms such as Setworks, Paylocity, Microsoft Office, and email.
Ability to adapt to changing schedules while maintaining productivity and efficiency.
Ability to adapt to a variety of environments.

Responsibilities

Implement activities related to participant outcomes in the facility and community.
Participate in developing participant goals and assist with completing outcomes.
Develop or follow consistent daily routines with participants and ensure their engagement in activities.
Assist in developing volunteer and recreational activities in the community.
Attend regular participant plan meetings and provide input for Individual Service Plans.
Communicate and advocate participant issues to the appropriate Program Supervisor.
Work as part of a team and remain flexible to meet the needs of participants and coworkers in facility-based and community settings.
Work a flexible schedule to support participants in the community and facility according to supervision needs.
Provide transportation to community resources using assigned agency or personal vehicles.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental benefits at minimal cost to the employee.
15 days (three weeks) of paid vacation during the first year, increasing to 18 days after one year of employment.
Nine paid holidays, including a birthday holiday and a floating cultural holiday.
Eligible employees may choose a paid day off significant to them.
403(b) retirement savings plan with discretionary annual contribution.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Education assistance of up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees.
Education incentive for obtaining a degree or certification.
NADSP Career Ladder Program, with an additional $1.75 per hour after completing all three levels.
Employee Assistance Program available to full-time employees starting on their first date of hire, including counseling and employee/family financial, legal, and work-life services.
Casual work attire.
Employee referral-bonus program.
Employee events including raffles, work anniversary celebrations, recognition awards, and monthly celebration events.
Training, career development, and educational assistance.