About The Position
The Skill Instructor supports participants at an adult training center by providing transportation, facilitating skill development and meaningful day activities, and helping participants with personal care and daily living needs. The role also supports paid vocational skill training and maintains a safe, clean environment. This is a part-time, on-call position with no guaranteed weekly hours; schedules may vary. The stated pay rate is $19.50 per hour. Instructors drive large-capacity vehicles to transport participants to and from the training center and community outings. They administer prescribed medications or monitor self-administration, follow medication-disposal procedures, maintain medication counts, and communicate with pharmacies as needed. They deliver assigned skill-development programs, document services, and contribute ideas and feedback. They encourage and participate in activities such as art, fitness, social activities, adult education, community outings, and other scheduled routines. The role includes supporting vocational contract work, including meeting required timelines, assisting with the work, checking its quality, and loading or unloading it. Instructors follow personal-care, meal, and behavior protocols and assist with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mealtime assistance, and repositioning. They perform routine housekeeping, report potential hazards, and maintain a safe, clean assigned area. They are expected to report during inclement weather to ensure participants receive supervision and care, which may include sheltering in place during a hurricane.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English and remain calm and communicate during a crisis.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Florida driver’s license with no major driving violations.
- Previous working knowledge of basic office equipment, such as a computer, copier, tablet, and calculator.
- Experience with a Hoyer lift, van lift, and adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers.
Responsibilities
- Drive large-capacity vehicles to transport program participants to and from the training center and community outings.
- Administer prescribed medications or monitor self-administration; follow medication-disposal protocols, maintain medication counts, and communicate with pharmacies as needed.
- Facilitate and document assigned skill-development programs, including required instruction, assistance, and prompting.
- Contribute ideas, suggestions, and feedback on assigned skill-development programs.
- Facilitate, assist, and encourage participants to engage in meaningful day activities, community inclusion trips, and other scheduled activities through active involvement.
- Contribute ideas, suggestions, and feedback on meaningful day activities.
- Meet processes and timelines for paid vocational skill training, including assisting with contract work, performing quality assurance, and loading and unloading contract work.
- Implement personal-care, meal, and behavior protocols and assist participants with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mealtime assistance, and repositioning.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by performing routine housekeeping, reporting potential hazards, and maintaining the assigned area.
- Report to work during inclement weather to ensure participants receive adequate supervision and care, including sheltering in place during a hurricane when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
