Description JOB TITLE: Life Skills Instructor – (SGL) DEPARTMENT: Residential SGL SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Residential Manager POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None JOB STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 3 pm-9 pm; Saturday: 9 am-9 pm Summary: 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. Key Responsibilities: · 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) Qualifications & Skills: · 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 Physical & Work Requirements: · 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 Certifications & Training Requirements: · 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, you may contact Anna Marrs at [email protected]. $350 Sign-on Bonus eligible position. Must be scheduled for a minimum of 20 hours per week for Sign-on Bonus. For a DSP Job Preview, click here . 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.