Skills Instructor - Day Supports

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Skills Instructor, you will play a vital role in supporting adults through hands-on training and community integration. This entry-level position offers a fulfilling pathway into education and human services, where you can make a real impact. With a focus on teamwork and personal growth, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team to provide essential skills training and support. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career while promoting inclusivity and empowerment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous Perks of Employment

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Room for Advancement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year experience in training for developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in identifying and developing goals for personal growth.
• Provide ongoing support and role modeling for daily living skills.
• Collaborate with Case Managers to implement therapeutic service plans.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Teamwork

Cultural Competence

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Operational Vehicle

Job description

Overview

*Starting rate $18.50/hour*

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 8:30am-3:30pm

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.