Life Skills Instructor - Adult Home & Community Based Services

Aspire Indiana Health, Inc.; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Indiana Health, Inc. is seeking a Life Skills Instructor for our Adult Home & Community Based Services Team in Carmel, Indiana. This role involves teaching adults with serious mental illness the skills needed for their recovery in home and community settings.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, and experience in a service capacity is preferred. A valid driver's license and insurance are required as travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a service capacity or Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree with no equivalent experience needed.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in service capacity

Valid driver's license

Ability to use private car

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Overview

WE SERVE ALL. WE HIRE ALL. WE ACCEPT ALL.

Now interviewing for Life Skills Instructor for our Adult Home & Community Based Services Team

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

Learn more about us at Aspireindiana.org, and see our Core Values, benefits and current job listings on our Careers page. Or check out our Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube pages

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.