Skills Instructor - Autism

Advocates; Ashland (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is seeking a Skills Instructor for its Day Services in Ashland, Massachusetts. This entry-level position involves working with adults with disabilities to assist them in daily living activities and developing personal goals. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in training individuals with developmental disabilities. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to external candidates meeting the application deadline.

Benefits

Generous employment perks

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree.
• One year of experience in a training program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of serving culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to identify and develop goals and plans.
• Provide ongoing support and role modeling.
• Collaborate with the Case Manager on service plans.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cultural competence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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$500 sign on bonus

(applicable To External Candidates Only Who Apply By 5/31/2025)

The Skills Instructor position is a hands-on, entry-level role working with adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability, autism, or a brain injury. In this role, you will work with a larger team at Advocates’ Day Services location in Ashland, including other Skills Instructors, Case Managers, Employment Coaches, and Program Managers. You will assist program participants with activities of daily living, provide developmental skills training through recreational and therapeutic services, and encourage community integration. You will assist in developing and following Service Plans for those we support, as well as teaching and role modeling daily living skills and positive behaviors. Serving as a skills instructor is a rewarding way to begin a career in education and/or human services.

Overview

• Starting rate $19/hour*

$500 sign on bonus

(applicable To External Candidates Only Who Apply By 5/31/2025)

The Skills Instructor position is a hands-on, entry-level role working with adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability, autism, or a brain injury. In this role, you will work with a larger team at Advocates’ Day Services location in Ashland, including other Skills Instructors, Case Managers, Employment Coaches, and Program Managers. You will assist program participants with activities of daily living, provide developmental skills training through recreational and therapeutic services, and encourage community integration. You will assist in developing and following Service Plans for those we support, as well as teaching and role modeling daily living skills and positive behaviors. Serving as a skills instructor is a rewarding way to begin a career in education and/or human services.

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

First Shift

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday 8am-3pm

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to identify and develop goals and plans to address any concerns, wants or needs.
• Provide ongoing support, through personal care, guidance and role modeling for individuals.
• Collaborates with the Case Manager to provide developmental skills training including training in self-care, self-preservation, receptive and expressive communication, self direction, activities of daily living, hygiene, grooming and first aid.
• Collaborates with case manager to create and implement a comprehensive written therapeutic service plan (DHSP) for all assigned individuals.
• Complete all documentation which supports DHSP plan.
• Initiate a proactive approach towards focusing on individual advocacy, empowerment, and community integration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree and one year of experience in a training program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, program and administrative team.
• Demonstrate an ability to work as a team and perform job duties with minimal supervisory intervention.
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations

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