Enrichment Center Instructor-1st shift- Special Needs- IDD

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!

PAY RATE $18.38-$19.43 based upon Education qualifications

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, available upon completion of orientation.
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Retirement savings 401K with up to 5% company match
• Company Paid Life insurance at 1.5 x annual salary
• Employee Assistance, Free Wellness Clinic, Perks and More!

Location : Hazelwood Center, 1800 Old Bluegrass Ave, Louisville, KY 40215

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to Speak, Read and Write in English
• Must be able to pass Background and Drug screen

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.

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.

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.
• Teaching skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Complete assessments ( Vocational, Pre-Vocational, and ITA) pertaining to the Enrichment Center Department.
• Software knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and E-mail.

Travel

This position requires less than 5% travel.

AAP / EEO Statement

While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.

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.