Skill Instructor - Adult Training Center (Apopka)

Colonial Group; Florida; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks dedicated staff to transport and support program participants, administer medications, and facilitate daily activities and education. The role combines driving, care tasks, and program facilitation in a community setting.

The position includes both part-time on-call and full-time day schedules, with varying start times and potential weather-related duties. English proficiency and a Florida driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid FL Driver’s License with no major driving violations if driver position
• Read, write and comprehend English in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Drive large capacity vehicles to transport program participants to/from training center and community outings.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor self-administrations, dispose of medications per protocol, communicate with pharmacy as needed.
• Facilitate skill development programs including instruction, assistance, prompting and documentation; provide feedback on programs.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Available Schedules

• Part-time on-call role available. Individuals in these roles work as needed. There are no guarantees of hours weekly.
• Full-time: Monday - Friday between 7:00am - 4:00pm
• Full-time: Monday - Friday between 8:00am - 3:00pm

*Schedules may vary. Please check with your recruiter to understand the availability of a specific schedule.

Pay Rates

• Full-Time Employees: $17.00–$18.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
• Part-Time On-Call Employees: $19.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Drive large capacity vehicles in order to provide transportation to program participants to/from training center and community outings.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor self-administrations of medications, follow protocol for disposal of medications, maintain medication count and communicate with pharmacy as needed.
• Facilitate skill development programs for assigned participants including required instruction, assistance, prompting and documentation. Actively participate in ideas, suggestions and feedback on assigned skill development programs.
• Actively facilitate, assist and encourage program participants to participate and engage in meaningful day activities (i.e., Art, Fitness, Social, Adult Education), community inclusion trips and other routine activities in program schedule through own involvement and participation. Actively participate in ideas, suggestions and feedback on meaningful day activities.
• Ensure outlined processes and timelines are met in relation to paid vocational skill training, including assisting in contract work, performing quality assurance for contract work, loading/unloading of contract work, etc.
• Implement personal care, meal and behavior service protocols as outlined by facility and provide care for program participants, including activities of daily living (personal hygiene needs, toileting, mealtime assistance and repositioning).
• Facilitate safe working environment through performing routine housekeeping duties, reporting of potential hazards, and consistently maintaining assigned facility/area in safe and clean manner.
• Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care of all individuals in the home. This may include sheltering in place during a hurricane.

Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma
• 18 years of age of older
• Valid FL Driver’s License with no major driving violations at all times, required if driver position
• Read, write and comprehend English with the ability to remain calm and communicate during a crisis

Work Experience/Related Requirements

• Previous working knowledge utilizing basic office equipment (washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, oven, computer, copier, tablet, calculator, etc.) (preferred)
• Hoyer lift, van lift, and adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc.) (preferred)