Enrichment Center Instructor - Adult IDD

New Vista Of The Bluegrass Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401K match

Wellness program

Job summary

New Vista Of The Bluegrass Inc in Louisville, KY is seeking an Enrichment Center Instructor to deliver active treatment programs and promote independence for adult clients at Bingham Gardens.

You will plan events, arrange community outings, and coordinate with staff across departments to meet individualized client goals while ensuring safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass drug screen and background check.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• One year of experience with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Author long-term goals and objectives for Clients.
• Plan client events: birthdays, holidays and classes.
• Provide, schedule and attend community outings.
• Attend client meetings and provide updates/notes.
• Transport clients to outings, work or volunteer opportunities.
• Prepare in-services to teach staff on EC topics.
• Teach skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Complete vocational and related assessments.
• Coordinate with multiple departments on scheduling.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of EC area.

Skills

Organization skills

Time management

Communication

Coordination

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Regular Full Time Louisville, KY, US

Salary Range: $19.91 To $21.07 Hourly

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! This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by empowering individuals to develop skills, increase independence, and actively participate in their communities.

Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing a robust incentive and benefits package:

• Top Tier Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Retirement savings 401K with up to 5% company match
• Employee Assistance, Free Wellness Clinic, Perks and More!

Location

Bingham Gardens, 4407 Louise Underwood Way, Louisville, KY 40216

• Highschool Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check. (No felony, violent crime or Pending court dates)
• Must be at least 18 Years or older.

Preferred Education and Experience

One year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or mentalhealth.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. Occasional flex hours, evening and/or weekend work may be required.

Job Summary Detail

Enrichment Center Instructor provides active treatment programs to enhance the lives of the adult clients who reside at Bingham Gardens. In this position you will be working directly with clients to promote independence and skill building to fulfil client specific goals.

• 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.

Travel

This position requires less than 5% travel.

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AAP/EEO Statement

New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.