Life Skills Instructor- Corydon in Corydon, Indiana at Blue River Services, Inc.

JOB TITLE: Life Skills Instructor – (SGL)

DEPARTMENT: Residential SGL

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Residential Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB STATUS: 2 Full-Time, Non-Exempt and 2 Part-Time, Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Full-Time- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8 pm- 8 am ; Tuesday: 3 pm- 9 pm; Wednesday - Thursday: 2 pm-10 pm; Saturday: 11 am-7 pm

Part-Time- Wednesday: 3 pm-8 pm; Saturday: 3 pm-9 pm; and Sunday (Fill-in hours) ; Tuesday-Wednesday: 6 am-11 am; Thursday: 2 pm - 10 pm; Sunday: 6 am-11 am

Provide direct support, instruction, and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential setting. This role focuses on promoting independence, teaching daily living skills, and ensuring a safe, supportive home environment while encouraging community involvement and personal growth.

· 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 Individual Service Plans (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 (when applicable)

· 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

· Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more

· Ability to assist residents with physical support and daily living tasks

· Ability to remain active throughout shift, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting

· Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of vehicle insurance required

· Ability to travel for trainings, meetings, and transportation of residents as needed

· Adult CPR and First Aid certification

· Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification

· Core A & B Medication Training

· CPI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) certification

Additional Information:

For more details or for more information you may contact Tania Chandler at 812-972-6045 or Christina Cecil at brsvmgr@brsinc.org .

$350 Sign-on Bonus eligible position. Must be scheduled for a minimum of 20 hours per week for Sign-on Bonus.

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Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Requirements

Education/Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

One year of experience in a residential setting serving individuals with disabilities preferred.