Skills Instructor: Empower Adults in Daily Living

Advocates; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates' Day Services in Ashland is hiring a Skills Instructor to work with adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability, autism, or brain injury. This entry-level, hands-on role supports participants with daily living activities, delivers developmental skills training through recreational and therapeutic services, and helps develop and follow Service Plans.

Joining Advocates means contributing to a mission-driven, inclusive nonprofit that values respect, compassion, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strongly prefer demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving diverse populations.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, program and administrative team.
• Ability to work as a team and perform duties with minimal supervisory intervention.
• Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to an insured vehicle.

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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advocates' Day Services in Ashland is hiring a Skills Instructor to work with adults who have an intellectual or developmental disability, autism, or brain injury. This entry-level, hands-on role supports participants with daily living activities, delivers developmental skills training through recreational and therapeutic services, and helps develop and follow Service Plans.

Joining Advocates means contributing to a mission-driven, inclusive nonprofit that values respect, compassion, and