Life Skills Instructor- Salem

Blue River Services, Inc. • Salem, IN

2h • $12 - $15 • Onsite

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 may be full-time or part-time and is non-exempt. The listed full-time schedule is Thursday 10 p.m.–8 a.m., Friday 9 p.m.–8 a.m., and Saturday 8 p.m.–8 a.m. The listed part-time schedule is Wednesday and Thursday 10 p.m.–8 a.m., Friday 2 p.m.–9 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m. The position reports to the Residential Manager and supervises no positions.

Requirements include Adult CPR and First Aid, Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens), Core A & B Medication Training, and CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certifications. A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a residential setting serving individuals with disabilities are preferred. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance are required.

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 and assist residents with physical support and daily living tasks.
• Ability to remain active during the shift, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance.
• 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.
• One year of experience in a residential setting serving individuals with disabilities.

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 implementation of 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.
• Travel for trainings, meetings, and transportation of residents as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance paid by the employer, voluntary life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, and legal/identity theft assistance for full-time employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week.
• Paid vacation and sick time for full-time employees scheduled 30 or more 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 after a three-month training period.
• 401(k) eligibility for employees working more than 1,000 hours per year; employer matching is 2% after two years, 3% after three years, and 6% after six years, with employer matches 100% vested.
• For part-time employees scheduled 20 or more 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 after a three-month training period.
• 11 holidays or holiday pay for full-time employees and part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours per week.
• $350 sign-on bonus for positions scheduled for at least 20 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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