Life Skills Instructor - Adult Home & Community Based Services

Aspire Indiana Health; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit health services provider is seeking a Life Skills Instructor to support adults living with serious mental illness in achieving recovery goals. The role involves teaching essential skills in home and community settings while requiring travel within a local area. Candidates should possess at least one year of relevant experience or a bachelor's degree in a related field. A valid driver's license and auto insurance are mandatory. This position promotes a strengths-based, recovery-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a service capacity for individuals in need.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred, no equivalent experience needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Must have/maintain a valid driver's license, auto insurance and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Teach adults living with serious mental illness the skills needed for recovery.
• Provide services primarily in home and community settings.
• Travel within an assigned local geographic area.

Skills

Strength-based approach

Recovery-focused methodology

Transporting clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or related field

Job description

Life Skills Instructor - Adult Home & Community Based Services

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Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social determinants of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers in five Central Indiana counties serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.

Position Summary

The Life Skills Instructor will utilize a strengths-based, recovery-focused approach in a professional manner to teach adults, living with serious mental illness, the skills they need in order to reach their individual recovery goals. This position will predominately provide services in the home and community setting. Staff will travel within an assigned local geographic area.

Education/Experience/Requirements

• Minimum of one (1) year of equivalent experience in a service capacity of individuals in need (children, youth, elderly, physically, emotionally and/or mentally disabled, special needs, etc.) OR a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a directly-related human service field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education required
• If the position requires you to work with DCS, a minimum of four (4) years of equivalent experience in a service capacity of individuals in need (children, youth, elderly, physically, emotionally and/or mentally disabled, special needs, etc.) is required. (For positions that will work with DCS, experience must be in direct work for child welfare and/or protection) OR a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a directly-related human service field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education required
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling or a directly-related human service field from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education preferred (no equivalent experience needed)
• Must possess/maintain a valid driver's license, current automobile insurance and a driving record that meets the guidelines and requirements of the organization
• Must have the ability to use private car to transport self and others

Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees.

All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and be fully vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing.

Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.