Independent Living Skills Teacher (Shelter Programs)

Community Access Unlimited, Inc.; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Access Unlimited, Inc. seeks a dedicated professional to develop and implement an Independent Living Skills curriculum for members, while maintaining accurate progress records.

The role includes participating in recreational, educational, and vocational activities, and providing a safe, supportive environment through counseling and crisis management. Responsibilities include supervising members and delivering teaching support to youth in the Shelter program.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience with people with disabilities required.
• BA/BS degree in special education, psychology, social work, or related field required.
• Teacher’s certification required; experience in employment support preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Independent Living Skills curriculum for members.
• Maintain accurate progress records for members.
• Participate with members during recreational, educational, and vocational activities.
• Provide counseling, crisis management, and supervision to members.
• Offer teaching support to youth in Shelter program.

Skills

Disability services

Professional communication

Microsoft Office

Training delivery

Crisis management

Counseling skills

Driver's license

Relationship building

Time management

Education

BA/BS degree in special education, psychology, social work, or related field

Teacher’s certification

Job description

Community Access Unlimited, Inc. seeks a dedicated professional to develop and implement an Independent Living Skills curriculum for members, while maintaining accurate progress records.

The role includes participating in recreational, educational, and vocational activities, and providing a safe, supportive environment through counseling and crisis management. Responsibilities include supervising members and delivering teaching support to youth in the Shelter program.