Enrichment Center Instructor - Adult IDD

988 Lifeline; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top Tier Health, Vision and Dental

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance up to $5,000/yr

Retirement with 401K match

Employee Assistance, Wellness Clinic

Job summary

New Vista in Louisville, KY is seeking an Enrichment Center Instructor to provide active treatment programs for adult clients at Bingham Gardens. You will work directly with clients to promote independence and skill-building, achieving client-specific goals and coordinating with staff and departments to schedule activities and outings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Be able to pass drug screen and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Author long-term goals and objectives for Clients.
• Plan client events such as birthday parties, holiday events and cooking classes.
• Provide, schedule and attend community outings.
• Attend client meetings and provide updates/notes for meeting minutes.
• Transport clients to community outings, employment or volunteer opportunities.
• Prepare in-services to teach staff on topics related to Enrichment Center Department.
• Teach skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Complete assessments pertaining to the Enrichment Center Department (Vocational, Pre-Vocational, ITA).
• Communicate/coordinate with multiple departments regarding scheduling and activities.
• Clean and sanitize EC area and materials.
• Maintain organization and time management.
• Use Microsoft Office and Outlook for communication.

Education

High school Diploma or GED Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook Email

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.

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.