Life Skills Instructor- Corydon

Blue River Services, Inc. • Corydon, IN

2h • $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 listed as having full-time and part-time openings, with schedules that vary by employment status and assigned shifts. Responsibilities include supporting individualized service and person-centered plans, documenting residents’ progress, and assisting with community activities and household tasks.

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 a 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 individualized goals outlined in service plans.
• Assist with implementing Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans.
• Monitor and document resident progress and goal achievement.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of residents.
• 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, vision, basic life insurance paid by the employer, voluntary life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, and legal/identity theft assistance for eligible employees.
• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible employees: full-time employees scheduled at least 30 hours per week receive 12 vacation days in the first year and 8 sick days per year; part-time employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week receive 12 vacation days in the first year and 6 sick days per year.
• Tuition reimbursement after a three-month training period: up to $1,000 per year for eligible full-time employees and up to $500 per year for eligible part-time employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week.
• 401(k) eligibility for employees working more than 1,000 hours per year, with employer matching after two years (2%), three years (3%), and six years (6%); employer matches are 100% vested.
• Eleven 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED