Life Skills Instructor- Milltown

Blue River Services, Inc. • Milltown, IN

4h • $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 is full-time and non-exempt. The listed schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The position supervises no staff and reports to the Residential Manager.

The position requires the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more, assist residents with physical support and daily living tasks, and remain active through standing, walking, bending, and lifting. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance are required. Travel for trainings, meetings, and resident transportation may be needed.

Required certifications and training include Adult CPR and First Aid, Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens), Core A & B Medication Training, and CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention). A high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a residential setting serving individuals with disabilities are preferred.

A $350 sign-on bonus is available for this position for employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week. Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

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 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 individualized 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 at all times.
• 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

• Eligible full-time employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week may receive medical, dental, vision, employer-paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, and legal/identity theft assistance.
• Eligible full-time employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week receive 12 vacation days in the first year and 8 sick days per year.
• Eligible full-time employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week may receive up to $1,000 per year in tuition reimbursement after a three-month training period.
• Employees working more than 1,000 hours per year are eligible for a 401(k). Employer matching is 2% after 2 years, 3% after 3 years, and 6% after 6 years; employer matches are 100% vested.
• Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours per week receive 12 vacation days in the first year and 6 sick days per year.
• Part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours per week may receive up to $500 per year in tuition reimbursement after a three-month training period.
• Full-time employees and part-time employees scheduled 20 or more hours per week are eligible for 11 holidays or holiday pay.
• $350 sign-on bonus for employees scheduled at least 20 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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