Skill Instructor - Adult Training Center (Apopka)

Quest•Apopka, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Skill Instructor - Adult Training Center is responsible for facilitating skill development programs for participants, providing transportation, administering medications, and ensuring a safe and engaging environment. This role involves direct care, activity facilitation, and administrative tasks related to vocational training.

Requirements

High school diploma (required)
18 years of age or older (required)
Read, write, and comprehend English with the ability to remain calm and communicate during a crisis (required)

Nice To Haves

Valid FL Driver’s License with no major driving violations at all times (preferred)
Previous working knowledge utilizing basic office equipment (washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, oven, computer, copier, tablet, calculator, etc.) (preferred)
Hoyer lift, van lift, and adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc.) (preferred)

Responsibilities

Drive large capacity vehicles to provide transportation to program participants for training center and community outings.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor self-administration of medications, follow protocol for disposal of medications, maintain medication count, and communicate with pharmacy as needed.
Facilitate skill development programs for assigned participants, including instruction, assistance, prompting, and documentation.
Actively participate in ideas, suggestions, and feedback on assigned skill development programs.
Actively facilitate, assist, and encourage program participants to engage in meaningful day activities (e.g., Art, Fitness, Social, Adult Education), community inclusion trips, and other routine activities.
Actively participate in ideas, suggestions, and feedback on meaningful day activities.
Ensure outlined processes and timelines are met for paid vocational skill training, including assisting in contract work, performing quality assurance, and loading/unloading contract work.
Implement personal care, meal, and behavior service protocols, and provide care for program participants, including activities of daily living (personal hygiene, toileting, mealtime assistance, repositioning).
Facilitate a safe working environment through routine housekeeping, reporting potential hazards, and maintaining assigned facility/area in a safe and clean manner.
Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care of individuals, which may include sheltering in place during a hurricane.