Youth Services Instructor (Seasonal)

LIGHTHOUSE WORKS INC • Orlando, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lighthouse Central Florida is seeking a Youth Services Instructor to provide rehabilitation support services to people aged 14–22 with visual impairments who live in Orange, Osceola, or Seminole counties. The instructor facilitates engaging group activities that promote personal growth and development and collaborates with other instructors and program coordinators to foster a supportive, inclusive environment.

The role supports vision rehabilitation instruction, including teen transition and children’s program events, job coaching, and recreational activities. The instructor facilitates experiential education activities aligned with vision rehabilitation goals, follows and helps prepare lesson plans, and participates in event planning and client staffing as requested. The position is seasonal and onsite in Orlando, Florida, with a day shift and a commitment to work approximately two to three Saturdays per month.

Lighthouse Central Florida provides vision-specific rehabilitation, training, and education for people with sight impairment and their families in Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties. It is a nationally accredited nonprofit provider and is guided by the values of Servant Leadership, Inclusion, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; the qualifications section also lists a bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, social work, or a related field, with preference for training or experience in visual impairments.
• Flexibility to work weekends, specifically two to three Saturdays per month.
• Pass a Level II background check and required background checks.
• Hold valid Florida identification.
• Have a reliable means of transportation.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to triage for service delivery.
• Knowledge of community and blindness resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill in using standard business machines and computers.
• Ability to use a database for client demographics, case documentation, and agency reports.
• Professional maturity, judgment, and objectivity.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, management, business professionals, civic organizations, private corporations, and the general public.
• Ability to project a positive, compassionate image to the public; cope with and support change; and maintain confidentiality as required.
• Ability to move about independently; moderately move and lift items, usually up to 15 pounds; and tolerate prolonged standing on occasion and prolonged sitting at a workstation.
• Employees living with visual impairments must provide physician documentation of legal blindness, as defined in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working with individuals with a disability.
• Training or experience in visual impairments.
• Adult and Youth CPR–First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation support services to individuals aged 14–22 with visual impairments.
• Support vision rehabilitation instruction, including teen transition and children’s program events, job coaching, and recreational activities.
• Facilitate experiential education activities in support of specified vision rehabilitation goals.
• Follow and assist in preparing lesson plans.
• Participate in event planning and client staffing as requested.
• Collaborate with fellow instructors and program coordinators to create a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Work approximately two to three Saturdays per month.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level