Life Skills Home Lead Instructor- New Albany

JOB TITLE: Life Skills Home Lead Instructor (SGL)

DEPARTMENT: Residential SGL

SUPERVISORS TITLE: Residential Manager

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

JOB STATUS: Full Time Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week; Second Shift- Requires 2nd shift and weekend availability with possible other shifts in the event of call offs.

Provide leadership and direct support in a residential setting for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role focuses on promoting independence ensuring health and safety supporting daily living skills and leading staff and home operations on second shift while maintaining a positive and structured home environment.

Maintain a safe clean and supportive home environment for residents

Provide instruction and support in daily living skills including social skills self-care domestic tasks and money management

Plan and implement recreational and leisure activities including weekend programming

Support development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans

Document resident progress toward goals and maintain accurate records

Assist with household management tasks and ensure completion of assigned duties per maintenance checklists

Support and assist with staff scheduling and home coverage needs

Mentor and train new Life Skills Instructors during their onboarding period

Lead and support second shift operations within the home

Cover open shifts as needed

Promote independence personal choice and community involvement for residents

Strong leadership and mentoring skills

Ability to teach and reinforce daily living skills effectively

Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to build professional respectful relationships with residents and staff

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Ability to work independently and manage residential operations

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more

Ability to assist residents with physical and daily living needs

Ability to remain active throughout shift (standing walking bending lifting)

Ability to travel for trainings meetings and transportation needs

Adult CPR and First Aid certification

Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification

Core A & B Medication Training

CRT (Certified Restraint Training) certification

Additional Information:

For More information please contact Anna Marrs at

$350 Sign-On Bonus Must be scheduled for a minimum of 20 hours per week to qualify.

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

Education/Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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