Enrichment Center Instructor
New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc
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Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Salary
$20 - $21 / HOUR
Quick overview
The instructor implements active treatment programs and lesson plans to promote independence and skill building for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include authoring goals, coordinating community outings, and conducting vocational assessments.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and be at least 18 years old. One year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is preferred.
Job description
If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!
- Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing a robust incentive and benefits package:
- Top Tier Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year
- Retirement savings 401K with up to 5% company match
- Employee Assistance, Free Wellness Clinic, Perks and More!
Location: 5512 Delmaria Way, Louisville, KY 40291
- Minimum Requirements
- Highschool Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check. (No felony or Pending court date)
- Must be at least 18 Years or older.
Preferred Education and Experience
One year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or mental health.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional flex hours, evening and/or weekend work may be required.
Summary Detail
- Enrichment Center Instructor provides active treatment programs to enhance the lives of the clients who reside at The Hazelwood Center In this position you will be working directly with clients to promote independence and skill building to fulfil client specific goals.
- Format and implement client specific lesson plans.
- Author long-term goals and objectives for Clients.
- Planning client events, such as birthday Parties, holiday events and cooking classes.
- Providing, scheduling and attending community outings.
- Attending Client Meetings and provide updates/ notes for Meeting minutes.
- Transporting clients to community outings, employment or volunteer opportunities.
- Prepare In-services to teach staff on topics related to Enrichment Center Department.
- Teaching skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Complete assessments (Vocational, Pre-Vocational, and ITA) pertaining to the Enrichment Center Department.
- Communicate/ coordinate with multiple departments regarding scheduling and activities.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing EC area and Materials.
- Must have organization and time management skills.
- Software knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and Outlook Email.
Travel
This position requires less than 5% travel.
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AAP/EEO Statement
New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k With Company Match
- Tuition Assistance
- Perks
- Free Wellness Clinic