Life Skills Instructor - New Salisbury

Blue River Services, Inc. • New Salisbury, IN, IN

4h • $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 by teaching daily living skills and supporting residents’ individualized goals, while maintaining a safe and supportive home environment and encouraging community involvement and personal growth.

The position has full-time and part-time schedules. Full-time hours are Wednesday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Part-time hours are Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. The position is non-exempt and reports to the Residential Manager.

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 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 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

• Eligible full-time employees scheduled for 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 for 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 for 30 or more hours per week may receive up to $1,000 per year in tuition reimbursement after a 3-month training period.
• Employees working more than 1,000 hours per year are eligible for a 401(k). Employer matching begins after 2 years and increases based on tenure: 2% after 2 years, 3% after 3 years, and 6% after 6 years. Employer matches are 100% vested.
• Eligible part-time employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week receive 12 vacation days in the first year and 6 sick days per year.
• Eligible part-time employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week may receive up to $500 per year in tuition reimbursement after a 3-month training period.
• Full-time employees and part-time employees scheduled for 20 or more hours per week are eligible for 11 holidays or holiday pay.
• $350 sign-on bonus for positions scheduled for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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