Vista Autism Services·Hershey, Pennsylvania
The Life Skills Instructor supports individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities by facilitating community integration and social engagement. They are responsible for assisting with daily living activities, maintaining accurate progress documentation, and ensuring the safety of clients during outings.
The Day Services Life Skills Instructor provides services to individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities in the Community Integration Center (CIC) and in the community. This role focuses on all aspects of integration, including gaining exposure to and exploring a variety of activities and experiences that build the skills necessary to gain independence in the home and in the community.
This position does not require supervisory responsibility.
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or frequent movements are typical of the job: sitting, walking, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, running, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday. Assignment may require the ability to physically move clients during possible physical interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment.
The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively.
Job requirements may change frequently.
The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved, instructions is mandatory.
The incumbent must be able to travel to multiple locations as needed, when needed to conduct organizational business.
Subject to inside environmental conditions.
This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday 8am-4pm, unless otherwise approved.
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor's degree in a related field highly desired. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, strong computer skills, and the ability to complete required certifications in crisis intervention, CPR, and medication administration.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Life Skills Instructor roles are commonly tied to programs supporting individuals with developmental or behavioral needs, so employers often look for dependable candidates who can handle daily routines and documentation. This role can be competitive because a high school diploma or GED is required, while a related bachelor’s degree is highly desired, along with a valid driver’s license, strong computer skills, and readiness to complete crisis intervention, CPR, and medication administration training. Before applying, review the posting carefully—job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, which can save you time comparing fit and next steps.
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