Developmental Training Instructor

Misericordia Home•Chicago, IL

32d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

At Misericordia, Developmental Training Instructors (DTIs) do much more than lead a classroom. You develop lesson plans, goals, and objectives, build relationships with community partners, and help residents live active, fulfilling lives with as much independence as possible. As a DTI, you will work closely with residents and community partners to create meaningful learning opportunities, interacting with ease and confidence while helping ensure residents' rights and highest quality of life are protected. Misericordia is actively hiring for 2 Developmental Training Instructors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of one year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities
Valid driver's license and good driving record required; must be comfortable driving vehicles of all sizes
Ability to interact with community members and volunteers with ease and confidence
Ability to organize, manage resources, meet deadlines, and work independently
Ability to meet DT essential functions
Ability to demonstrate reliability, flexibility, adaptability, professionalism, and work independently/without supervision
Commitment to ensuring the rights of the residents
Availability to work Monday through Friday, full-time (8:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Responsibilities

Develop lesson plans, goals, and objectives
Create and maintain relationships with community partners
Interact with community members and volunteers with ease and confidence
Ensure the rights of the residents are upheld
Meet Misericordia's high environmental, safety, personal care, and active treatment standards
Organize, manage resources, meet deadlines, and work independently
Meet DT essential functions