Life Skills / Developmental Training Instructor (Day Program)

Retention and Referral bonses available for Life Skills / Developmental Training Instructors!

Bellwood Developmental Center is looking for creative & dependable Full Time Life Skills / Developmental Training Instructors to join our dynamic, caring, progressive and close-knit team for our new day program in Berkeley, Illinois.   Come join our new community day program as a Life Skills / Developmental Training Instructor Monday-Friday day hours!

If you like to help people with intellectual disabilities enjoy a full life, look no further! Bellwood Developmental Center is looking for Life Skills / Developmental Training Instructors to join our mission in providing caring support and life skills development to the individuals we serve. It is life changing work as we strive to be a leader in quality services.

Life Skills / Developmental Training Instructors give support and oversight to staff in the day program setting serving adults with intellectua l / developmental disabilities and provide direct support and life skills training to individuals served. You will act as a member of an interdisciplinary team that is key in planning the services and activities for our individuals. Must have Bachelor's Degree in a social service field and at least one year of experience working with individuals who have intellectual / developmental disabilities,  meet Healthcare Worker Background Check and have a valid driver's license.

In this position as a Life Skills / Training Instructor you will :

• Have opportunities to be creative and provide a positive influence
• Be an integral part of an inter-disciplinary team and directly impact the individual's quality of life
• Be a part of a collaborative process and enrich the lives of the individuals in creative ways
• Train and develop daily living, life skills and activities to achieve success with the people we serve
• Assist with community integration
• Provide quality services to people we support

Position Requirements :

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