If you are a mission-driven, compassionate professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!

Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing a robust incentive and benefits package:

• Top Tier Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, (220+ hours) available upon completion of orientation
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Retirement savings 401K with up to 5% company match
• Employee Assistance, Wellness, Perks and More!

Enrichment Center Instructor

Classification

Non-Exempt

Reports to

Enrichment Center Supervisor

Location

Hazelwood Center, 1800 Old Bluegress Ave, Louisville, KY 40215

Job Description

The Enrichment Center (EC) functions in a collaborative relationship with Residential Services and other departments to provide individualized active treatment programs to the people who live at Hazelwood. Community involvement and paid work is the goal of every resident of Hazelwood. The EC supports residents living inclusive lives in the community environment. All services are provided at the highest standard of professional practice, complying with standards by both federal and state regulations, facility policies and contractual goals and benchmarks.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience

One year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or mental health.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Summary Detail

Enrichment Center Instructor provides active treatment programs to enhance the lives of the clients who reside at Hazelwood Center.

• Format and implement client specific lesson plans.
• Author long-term goals and objectives.
• Planning client events, such as birthday Parties, holiday events and cooking classes.
• Providing, scheduling, and attending community outings.
• Attending Client Meetings and provide updates/ notes for Meeting minutes.
• Transporting clients to community outings, employment, or volunteer opportunities.
• Prepare In-services to teach staff on topics related to Enrichment Center Department.
• Teaching skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Complete assessments ( Vocational, Pre-Vocational, and ITA) pertaining to the Enrichment Center Department.
• Communicate/ coordinate with multiple departments regarding scheduling and activities.
• Cleaning and Sanitizing EC area and materials.
• Must have organization and time management skills.
• Software knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and E-mail.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible, in designated role, for providing, directly or through contract, competitive/supported employment/work training for all Hazelwood residents.
• Responsible for ensuring Hazelwood residents are given ample and sufficient supports and services necessary to ensure they can become an active member within the community which will assist with enhancing their lives.
• Transport residents to/from community and work/work related activities.
• Stay in contact with employer to make sure work is being completed to their specifications.
• Complete all forms associated with the EC classroom.
• Attend meetings related to residents in caseload or as instructed.
• Provide guidance and instruction to residents and staff during trainings/activities in the EC and in the home.
• Always know whereabouts of residents and ensure the appropriate supervision is provided to all residents.
• Prepares reports/assessments and submits documentation by deadlines.
• Maintains records on documentation related to services provided.
• Develops and trains on learning objectives for the residents in assigned job/classes.
• Participates in Special Olympics preparation, and resident training as needed.
• Coordinates services with other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Learn and follow all policies and procedures.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional flex hours, evening and/or weekend work may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in the attachment are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee would be required to participate in self-care skill training with residents on occasion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must be able to participate and demonstrate their knowledge of approved crisis management procedures. Refer to Essential Demands.

Travel

This position requires less than 5% travel.

AAP/EEO Statement

New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.