Adult Day Training (ADT) Instructor

Easter Seals Florida Inc; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance

401(k) Plan

Wellness Program

Work-Life Balance

Community Impact

Job summary

Easter Seals Florida Inc is seeking a Full-Time ADT Instructor in Palm Bay, Florida for the Adult Day Training program. The role involves planning and delivering life skills and basic vocational training to participants, both in the center and in the community.

Schedule is 35 hours per week, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The position emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment and promoting independence and socialization. Compensation is hourly at $16.64 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of experience working with people with disabilities
• Experience working with persons with disabilities on job skills training self-advocacy training or daily living skills training, as well as assisting with personal needs such as monitoring behaviors
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Ability to drive our 15-passenger, Non-CDL buses
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive our vehicles, as required, to drive and transport passengers for program-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to prepare consumers for life skills and basic vocational training opportunities in the center and in the community
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of consumers
• Manage student behavior in the classroom and in the community
• Use technologies in the teaching/learning process
• Present a positive role model for consumers

Skills

Teaching

Behavior management

Communication

Dependability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Description

Salary will be $16.64 per hour

Full-Time position working 35 hours per week

The hours for his position will be scheduled between 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday

We are currently seeking dynamic Full-Time ADT Instructors for our Adult Day Training (ADT) program in Palm Bay, Florida. The Instructor is responsible for providing training, support, and assistance to our program participants.

The Instructor will plan and implement a variety of daily enrichment activities that promote independence, community inclusion, job training, vocational skill acquisition, and peer socialization, while enhancing personal life skill development and self-advocacy skills. Our program participants gain real world experiences daily that focus on life, employability, and community skills.

What we offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

A snapshot of what you will be doing:

• Provide instruction to prepare consumers for life skills and basic vocational training opportunities in the center and in the community
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of consumers
• Manage student behavior in the classroom and in the community
• Use technologies in the teaching/learning process
• Present a positive role model for consumers

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED with at least one year of experience working with people with disabilities
• Experience working with persons with disabilities on job skills training self-advocacy training, or daily living skills training, as well as assisting with personal needs such as monitoring behaviors
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Ability to drive our 15-passenger, Non-CDL buses
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive our vehicles, as required, to drive and transport passengers for program-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at [phone], [e-mail], 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.