Community Day Services Instructor

Misericordia Chicago

Illinois

On-site

USD 28,929 - 31,684

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

PTO

401K Matching

Roth 401k with 2% match

Referral bonus

Attendance bonus

Growth opportunities

Professional trainings

Childcare resources referrals

Job summary

Misericordia Chicago is seeking a Community Day Services Instructor for a full-time program. The role focuses on developing and facilitating lesson-centered programming to help participants integrate into Chicagoland communities, with daily engagement with community partners.

You will drive to off-site sites as needed, coordinate with local organizations, and adapt activities in a fast-paced environment. The position offers health, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401K matching, Roth 401k with

Qualifications

Minimum of one-year experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities.
Has a valid Illinois driver’s license, good driving record, and is comfortable driving vehicles of all sizes.
Ability to work without direct supervision the entire shift, and positively represent Misericordia
Ability to interact with community members with ease and confidence
Committed to meeting Misericordia’s high environmental, personal care and active treatment standards
Ability to develop lesson plans, goals and objectives
Ability to organize, manage resources, meet deadlines and work independently
Ability to meet CDST/CDSI essential functions

Responsibilities

An Instructor/Trainer in CDS develops and facilitates lesson-focused programming centered on integration into Chicagoland communities.
Candidates should feel comfortable finding, developing, and accessing community partners with participants on a daily basis.
Ideal candidates would engage with community organizations, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
A CDS Instructor/Trainer may also be asked to assist with employment centered training (job coaching) off site.

Skills

Driver's license

Community interaction

Reliability

Professionalism

Independent work

Goal setting

Flexibility

Writing skills

Job description

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Community Day Services Instructor

Full Time Program

About Misericordia Home

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Responsibilities

An Instructor/Trainer in CDS develops and facilitates lesson focused programming centered on integration into Chicagoland communities. Candidates should feel comfortable finding, developing, and accessing community partners with participants on a daily basis. Ideal candidates would engage with community organizations, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A CDS Instructor/Trainer may also be asked to assist with employment centered training (job coaching) off site. The ideal candidate would be comfortable under high pressure situation, and handling emergency situations on the spot, and with daily routine changes occurring with little advanced notice due to nature of community focused programs and activities.

Qualifications

Minimum of one-year experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities
Has a valid Illinois driver’s license, good driving record, and is comfortable driving vehicles of all sizes.
Ability to work without direct supervision the entire shift, and positively represent Misericordia
Ability to interact with community members with ease and confidence
Ability to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and adaptability
A high degree of professionalism
Committed to ensuring the rights of the residents
Ability to develop lesson plans, goals and objectives
Ability to develop quality services with an emphasis on quality community-based programming
Basic computer and writing skills
Committed to meeting Misericordia’s high environmental, personal care and active treatment standards
Ability to organize, manage resources, meet deadlines and work independently
Ability to meet CDST/CDSI essential functions