Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education development certificate.
• One year of work experience in industry or rehabilitation, with experience in a customer service-oriented industry.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Problem-solving skills, including identifying and resolving problems and gathering and analyzing information.
• Interpersonal skills, including maintaining confidentiality, remaining open to others’ ideas, trying new things, and supporting the competence of other corporation members.
• Understanding of basic mathematical principles.
• Clear and persuasive oral communication in positive and negative situations.
• Written communication skills, including editing for spelling and grammar, presenting numerical data, and creating, reading, and interpreting written information.
• Planning and organizing skills, including prioritizing and planning work and community activities and using time efficiently.
• Quality-control skills, including accuracy, thoroughness, and monitoring one’s own work.
• Adaptability to workplace changes, competing demands, delays, and unexpected events.
• Punctuality and attendance as scheduled.
• Ability to accept feedback and ask for assistance when needed.
• Ability to meet the described physical requirements, with reasonable accommodation if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Some college.

Responsibilities

• Provide a supportive, caring, safe, and clean environment by attending to individual needs, respecting differences, and supporting growth and independence.
• Directly supervise program participants during work time, including breaks, lunch, and time before and after scheduled program hours.
• Train participants as needed; monitor work production and quality; count, inspect, package, and skid or wrap completed work.
• Help participants develop good work habits and attitudes by simulating an industry-compatible work atmosphere.
• Maintain an appropriate level of contract supplies for participants.
• Communicate effectively, accurately, and constructively, sharing pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Operate industrial equipment safely.
• Work cooperatively with others to achieve goals and contribute to a positive team atmosphere.
• Handle materials, including loading and unloading trucks when assigned.
• Maintain accurate records, including production records, tally sheets, timecards, behavior charts, goal documentation, and inventory.
• Provide transportation for participants as necessary.
• Train and coach participants at community job sites and volunteer sites.
• Serve as an ambassador for program participants and the corporation, and promote the mission.
• Help participants identify and maintain natural supports.
• Maximize participants’ opportunities for choice and decision-making.
• Attend team meetings.
• Complete at least 24 hours of training each July–June period.
• Follow all corporate policies and procedures.