Life Skills Instructor- New Albany

Blue River Services, Inc.•New Albany, IN

5h•$12 - $15

About The Position

The Life Skills Instructor provides direct support, instruction, and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. The role promotes independence, teaches daily living skills, and helps maintain a safe, supportive home environment while encouraging community involvement and personal growth. The position is full-time and non-exempt. The listed schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The role reports to the Residential Manager and supervises no positions.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to teach, guide, and reinforce positive behaviors.
Ability to build respectful and professional relationships with individuals served.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more.
Ability to assist residents with physical support and daily living tasks.
Ability to remain active throughout the shift, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance.
Ability to travel for trainings, meetings, and resident transportation as needed.
Adult CPR and First Aid certification.
Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification.
Core A & B Medication Training.
CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of experience in a residential setting serving individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment for residents.
Teach daily living skills, including personal care, social skills, money management, and household tasks.
Support residents in developing independence and achieving goals in their service plans.
Assist with implementing Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans.
Monitor and document resident progress and goal achievement.
Ensure residents’ health, safety, and well-being.
Participate in recreational and community activities with residents.
Encourage positive community participation and relationship building.
Support residents in exercising personal choice, independence, and rights.
Assist with household management tasks as assigned.
Promote dignity, respect, and positive interactions with residents.
Assist with shift coverage as needed, when applicable.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time employees scheduled at least 30 hours per week.
Employer-paid basic life insurance for eligible full-time employees scheduled at least 30 hours per week.
Voluntary life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, and legal/identity theft assistance for eligible full-time employees scheduled at least 30 hours per week.
Paid vacation and sick time for eligible full-time employees scheduled at least 30 hours per week: 12 vacation days in the first year and 8 sick days per year.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year for eligible full-time employees scheduled at least 30 hours per week, after a three-month training period.
401(k) eligibility for employees working more than 1,000 hours per year; employer match increases with tenure, and employer matches are 100% vested.
Paid vacation and sick time for eligible part-time employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week: 12 vacation days in the first year and 6 sick days per year.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $500 per year for eligible part-time employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week, after a three-month training period.
11 holidays or holiday pay for eligible full-time employees and part-time employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week.
$350 sign-on bonus for positions scheduled at least 20 hours per week.