Life Skills Instructor- Corydon

Blue River Services, Inc; Corydon (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Blue River Services, Inc. is seeking a Life Skills Instructor – (SGL) to provide direct support, instruction, and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.

The role focuses on promoting independence, teaching daily living skills, and ensuring a safe, supportive home environment while encouraging community involvement and personal growth. The selected candidate will work with residents to implement Individual Service Plans and participate in recreational

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to teach, guide, and reinforce positive behaviors.
• Ability to build respectful and professional relationships with individuals served.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment for residents.
• Provide instruction in daily living skills including personal care, social skills, money management, and household tasks.
• Support residents in developing independence and achieving individualized goals outlined in service plans.
• Assist with implementation of ISP and Person-Centered Plans.
• Monitor and document resident progress and goal achievement.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all residents at all times.
• Participate in recreational and community activities with residents.
• Encourage positive community participation and relationship building.
• Support residents in exercising personal choice, independence, and rights.
• Assist with household management tasks as assigned.
• Promote dignity, respect, and positive interactions with all residents.
• Assist with coverage of shifts as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Teach and guide behaviors

Build professional relationships

Organizational and documentation

Teamwork and independence

Support individuals with disabilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of residential experience with individuals with disabilities

Job description

Job Title: Life Skills Instructor – (SGL)

Department: Residential SGL

Supervisor’s Title: Residential Manager

Positions Supervised: None

Job Status: 2 Full-Time, Non-Exempt and 2 Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule:

Full-Time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8 pm-8 am; Tuesday 3 pm-9 pm; Wednesday-Thursday 2 pm-10 pm; Saturday 11 am-7 pm

Part-Time: Wednesday 3 pm-8 pm; Saturday 3 pm-9 pm; Sunday (Fill-in hours); Tuesday-Wednesday 6 am-11 am; Thursday 2 pm-10 pm; Sunday 6 am-11 am

Summary

Provide direct support, instruction, and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This role focuses on promoting independence, teaching daily living skills, and ensuring a safe, supportive home environment while encouraging community involvement and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment for residents
• Provide instruction in daily living skills including personal care, social skills, money management, and household tasks
• Support residents in developing independence and achieving individualized goals outlined in service plans
• Assist with implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans
• Monitor and document resident progress and goal achievement
• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all residents at all times
• Participate in recreational and community activities with residents
• Encourage positive community participation and relationship building
• Support residents in exercising personal choice, independence, and rights
• Assist with household management tasks as assigned
• Promote dignity, respect, and positive interactions with all residents
• Assist with coverage of shifts as needed (when applicable)

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to teach, guide, and reinforce positive behaviors
• Ability to build respectful and professional relationships with individuals served
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more
• Ability to assist residents with physical support and daily living tasks
• Ability to remain active throughout shift, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance required
• Ability to travel for trainings, meetings, and transportation of residents as needed

Certifications & Training Requirements

• Adult CPR and First Aid certification
• Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification
• Core A & B Medication Training
• CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification

Additional Information

For more details or for more information you may contact Tania Chandler at 812-972-6045 or Christina Cecil at [e-mail].

Sign-on Bonus

$350 Sign-on Bonus eligible position. Must be scheduled for a minimum of 20 hours per week for Sign-on Bonus.

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Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace.

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of experience in a residential setting serving individuals with disabilities preferred.