Associate Instructor - PT - Small Group Employment

Hours

• Part Time, Monday through Friday (3-4 days per week). Between 8am-6pm Overview As a Small Group Employment Work Associate Instructor, you’ll play a key role in preparing individuals for meaningful, community‑integrated employment. In this position, you will provide pre‑employment training, support individuals in developing work habits and vocational skills, and ensure a safe, engaging, and growth‑focused environment. This non‑exempt role reports to the Small Group Employment Work Services Instructor and requires adaptability across diverse work training settings, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to our agency mission, values, and code of conduct. What You’ll Bring A genuine passion for helping individuals develop independence and vocational success. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The ability to supervise, train, and encourage individuals across a variety of work environments. A collaborative mindset focused on teamwork, program improvement, and consumer progress. A commitment to health, safety, and adherence to all regulatory and programmatic requirements. Professionalism when interacting with businesses, coworkers, and individuals receiving services. What You’ll Have High school diploma or equivalent Experience in the human services field or demonstrated aptitude for the role Must be 18 years of age or older Ability to maintain accurate documentation and follow agency procedures Skills in practical problem‑solving, safety awareness, and supporting individualized needs Ability to complete required trainings, certifications, and annual in‑service hours Flexibility to adapt to changes in duties, scheduling, or program needs A Typical Day May Include Supporting individuals in developing job skills, workplace behavior, communication skills, and independence. Implementing safety procedures, maintaining supervision levels, and responding to health concerns. Assisting individuals during fire drills or emergency evacuations. Completing accurate daily documentation, including progress notes, incident reports, attendance, and assessments. Supervising and coaching individuals through work activities designed to support competitive, community‑integrated employment. Participating in ISP meetings, team discussions, and staffing to support program goals. Helping develop curriculum, adaptive materials, and individualized training plans. Training new staff and serving as a positive role model in the program. Coordinating with contract managers and instructors to ensure high‑quality services at assigned contract sites. Maintaining professional relationships with businesses and supporting customer satisfaction. Keeping the work area clean, organized, and safe while promoting health and safety practices to consumers. Adjusting to additional duties or tasks as assigned by program leadership. Perks with a Purpose Our benefits are created with YOU in mind. Healthcare
• Teladoc Virtual Health Financial Well-being
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts
• Employee Discounts Life & Family Support
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare
• Employee discounts for select events and services
• Generous Paid Time Off Who is Barber National Institute? The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact HR. EOE Any consideration of the background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.