College Works Work Life Skills Instructor

The Arc Oneida-Lewis•Utica, NY

4d•$21

About The Position

Ready for a life-changing career where every day brings new possibilities? The Arc Oneida-Lewis , a pioneer in championing individuals with disabilities, invites you to step into the role of a College Works Life Skills Instructor! Our College Works Team is seeking an Instructor to provide Work-Life Skills to their students! In this position, you will be responsible to provide students with academic instruction, training and supervision to the extent required by their LIFEPlan. Responsibilities include development and implementation of college-based classroom instructions for work life skill development for students enrolled in the College-Works program at MVCC. This instruction, training and supervision will take place in whatever setting is deemed appropriate under the guidelines of the plan, which has been developed with the student. If you want a rewarding career with the ability to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities, apply today! WHAT SETS US APART: Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field. Our agency was started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community. Many of those families still champion these efforts today. We employ 700 staff and support over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties. We provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, guardianship, respite, recreational, and day habilitation for people with developmental disabilities and their families. We own and operate integrated businesses in our community, including our Progress Industries business enterprise, a leading supply chain partner for small and large companies regionally and nationally. The Arc Oneida-Lewis, where making a meaningful impact is not just a job; it's a calling! As a premier provider of services, support, and advocacy for individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, we are dedicated to enriching lives and fostering inclusion. Our mission is clear: to provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, and a myriad of other services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Our employees thrive in an inclusive and positive work culture that values collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference. Joining our team means becoming part of a community that is not just about work but about building a supportive environment where everyone can flourish. More than a workplace-be part of a team dedicated to changing lives! The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person. In all employment practices, and related decisions, we are committed to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Education or related and one year experience in human services or related field (Or) Associate's Degree in Human Services, Education or related and two to three years of experience in human services or related field (Or) High School Diploma or GED and five years of experience in the Human Services or related field.
Valid NYS Driver's License

Responsibilities

Provide college-based academic instruction in work life skills, community living and transitional employ-ability skills training.
Develop curriculum for work life skills training in conjunction with the Director of College-Works for students enrolled. Curriculum includes pre/post tests and vocational assessments.
Create weekly work life skills lesson plans that will coordinate with individual treatment plans.
Participate in the planning and implementation of the student's day habilitation and pre-vocation plans.