Creative Expressions Instructor - Direct Support

Via of the Lehigh Valley; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental benefits

Paid vacation 15 days (3 weeks)

9 paid holidays (+ Birthday)

Floating cultural holiday

Education assistance up to $5,000/year

Mileage reimbursement

NADSP Career Ladder: +$1.75/hr after 3

Job summary

Via of the Lehigh Valley seeks a Creative Expressions Instructor to help participants maintain independence and self-advocacy. You’ll support goals through hands-on programs in our facility and in the community.

Pay starts at $17/hr with a HS diploma, $17.50/hr with an Associate’s degree, or $18/hr with a Bachelor’s degree. Completing the NADSP ladder adds up to $1.75/hr. Benefits include substantial paid time off and education assistance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings and changing environments.
• Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and insurance, with community travel.
• Experience using Setworks, Paylocity, Microsoft Office and email daily.

Responsibilities

• Implement activities relative to participants' outcomes in facility and community.
• Support participant goals and assist in outcome completion.
• Develop or follow daily routines to engage participants.
• Assist with volunteer and recreational activities in the community.
• Attend participant plan meetings and provide input for ISPs.
• Communicate participant issues to the Program Supervisor.
• Collaborate with team to meet participant and coworker needs.
• Adapt to shifting priorities with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Provide transportation to community resources as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Travel in community

Ability to adapt

Outside-the-box thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Setworks

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Via of the Lehigh Valley seeks a Creative Expressions Instructor to help participants maintain independence and self-advocacy. You’ll support goals through hands-on programs in our facility and in the community.

Pay starts at $17/hr with a HS diploma, $17.50/hr with an Associate’s degree, or $18/hr with a Bachelor’s degree. Completing the NADSP ladder adds up to $1.75/hr. Benefits include substantial paid time off and education assistance.