Community Development Services Instructor

Arc of Howard County; Ellicott City (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc of Howard County in Maryland seeks a Community Development Services instructor to support participants’ learning for competitive integrated employment. You will develop schedules, deliver activities, and use resources to foster job readiness and independent task completion.

The role emphasizes person-centered practices, collaboration with families and agencies, and adherence to COMAR training requirements. Strong communication and tech skills are essential.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• At least 18 years old.
• Technical knowledge to operate a computer and smartphone.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Time management and customer service skills.
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete all COMAR and agency required training.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized schedules with each participant.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver community activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Explore ways to help with employment tasks and skill learning.
• Identify and select instructional resources to meet varying needs.
• Establish clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Maintain collaborative professional relationships with participant and support team.
• Maintain accurate records and submit timely data to sources.
• Demonstrate person-centered practices and communicate effectively with families and agencies.
• Follow ethical standards of practice and recognize personal limitations.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Tech proficiency

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Agency database

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pmPosition Summary:Community Development Services instructor uses systematic instruction and other teaching methods that help participants in small and/or large groups to learn skills to work in competitive, integrated employment, such as, time management, strategies for completing tasks, interpersonal skills, effective communication, and how to problem-solve.Position Responsibilities:Develop individualized schedules with each participantPlan, prepare, and deliver community activities that facilitate active learning experiences with a focus on employment and job readinessExplore ways to help with employment tasks and skill learningIdentify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet varying needsEstablish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activitiesUse relevant technology to support community employment learningUse technology such as email, text messaging and video chats to maintain regular ongoing, effective communication with assigned person(s), families, agency, affiliated agencies, local businesses, transportation, and the community in generalUse and model person-centered practices, assisting people to make informed choices, develop strategies, take risks, follow through on responsibilities, and achieve their goalsAssist in the development of the Person Centered Employment Plans to provide insight for future employment goalsMaintain collaborative professional relationships with the participant and all support team members (including family/friends and other departments)Have full working knowledge and understanding of the agency database, shared documents, and all important forms necessary to assist those supported in their employment goalMaintain accurate records, collecting and compiling data, and submitting records to appropriate sources in a timely fashionBuild trust and productive relationships with people supported, coworkers, and others through respectful, clear, concise and timely communication (verbally and in writing)Facilitate teamwork, routine communication, and positive interactions among participants, within department, families and other departments to ensure that participant goals are metDemonstrate sensitivity and objectivity while respecting the opinions, perspectives, customs, and individual differences of othersFollow ethical standards of practice (e.g., confidentiality, informed consent, etc), and recognize personal limitationsAt least 18 years oldGED or high school diplomaTechnical knowledge to operate a computer and smartphone to perform essential job functionsExperience working with people with developmental disabilitiesTime management and customer service skillsClear and effective oral and written communication skillsAbility to successfully complete all COMAR and agency required training