Skills Instructor - CBDS

Advocates • Ashland, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Skills Instructor position is a hands-on, entry-level role working with adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability, autism, or a brain injury. In this role, you will work with a larger team at Advocates’ Day Services location in Ashland, including other Skills Instructors, Case Managers, Employment Coaches, and Program Managers. You will assist program participants with activities of daily living, provide developmental skills training through recreational and therapeutic services, and encourage community integration. You will assist in developing and following Service Plans for those we support, as well as teaching and role modeling daily living skills and positive behaviors. Serving as a skills instructor is a rewarding way to begin a career in education and/or human services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree
• One year of experience in a training program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communications skills with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, program and administrative team.
• Demonstrate an ability to work as a team and perform job duties with minimal supervisory intervention.
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to identify and develop goals and plans to address any concerns, wants or needs.
• Provide ongoing support, through personal care, guidance and role modeling for individuals.
• Collaborates with the Case Manager to provide developmental skills training including training in self-care, self-preservation, receptive and expressive communication, self direction, activities of daily living, hygiene, grooming and first aid.
• Collaborates with case manager to create and implement a comprehensive written therapeutic service plan (DHSP) for all assigned individuals.
• Complete all documentation which supports DHSP plan.
• Initiate a proactive approach towards focusing on individual advocacy, empowerment, and community integration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
• Nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach.
• Empowering individuals to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives.
• Work rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion.
• Supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
• Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued.
• Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

What This Job Offers

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