New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc·Louisville, Kentucky
The Enrichment Center Instructor provides active treatment programs and implements lesson plans to help clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their goals. Responsibilities include planning community outings, facilitating client events, and maintaining accurate documentation for client meetings.
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!
Location: 5512 Delmaria Way, Louisville, KY 40291
Preferred Education and Experience
One year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or mental health.
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.
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.
This position requires less than 5% travel. Travel will include traveling between Hazelwood Center, and outlying community homes.
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and be at least 18 years old. A background check and drug screen are required, and one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
Market context
In Kentucky, Enrichment Center Instructor roles often draw candidates with experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, along with a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer prior direct-care experience and reliable transportation, while offering standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, PTO, and an EAP. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any schedule or training details before applying.