Skill Instructor - Adult Training Center (Apopka)

Quest Inc. • Apopka, FL

7d • $17 - $19

About The Position

Quest, Inc. is hiring a Skill Instructor for its Adult Training Center in Apopka. The role supports adults with developmental disabilities by facilitating skill development, meaningful day activities, vocational skill training, community inclusion, and personal care. It also includes participant transportation, medication-related duties, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and providing supervision and care during inclement weather. The posting lists full-time and part-time on-call schedules; part-time on-call employees work as needed, with no guaranteed weekly hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with no major driving violations at all times, if in a driver position.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, remain calm, and communicate during a crisis.

Nice To Haves

• Previous working knowledge of basic office equipment, such as a washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, oven, computer, copier, tablet, or 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; monitor medication self-administration; follow disposal protocols; maintain medication counts; and communicate with pharmacies as needed.
• Facilitate assigned skill development programs, providing required instruction, assistance, prompting, and documentation, and contributing ideas and feedback.
• Encourage and support participants’ engagement in meaningful day activities, community inclusion trips, and other scheduled activities through active involvement and participation; contribute ideas and feedback.
• Meet processes and timelines for paid vocational skill training, including assisting with contract work, quality assurance, and loading and unloading contract work.
• Implement personal care, meal, and behavior service protocols and assist participants with activities of daily living, including hygiene, toileting, mealtime assistance, and repositioning.
• Maintain a safe and clean assigned facility or area through routine housekeeping and hazard reporting.
• Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care, including sheltering in place during a hurricane when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including HRA, FSA, premium discounts, wellness credits, free virtual and Minute Clinic visits, and free imaging and surgery.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with up to a 2.5% company match.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary accident and hospitalization coverage.
• Part-time and part-time on-call employees receive a 401(k) with company match and EAP.

What This Job Offers

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