Residential Life Skills Instructor | Sign-On Bonus

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

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