Community Day Services Instructor

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Misericordia Heart of Mercy is a home to over 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Misericordia offers a community of care that maximizes potential for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom are also physically challenged.

Misericordia offers a continuum of care to meet residents’ diverse needs and aspires for each individual to live as independently as possible in the highest level of community integration feasible. At Misericordia, we value our employees' fostering opportunities for growth and development, generous benefits, competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Misericordia employees contribute to the mission and the community with their presence and focus on making residents lives, a life worth living.

Misericordia is currently hiring for a Community Day Services Instructor (CDSI).

Candidates should feel comfortable assisting participants in finding, developing, and accessing community partners on a daily basis, and exploring areas of interest in the community, to include those that are employment related. Ideal candidates would engage with community organizations and enjoy supporting individuals in a variety of community settings. A CDS Instructor/Trainer may also be asked to assist with employment centered training (job coaching) in the community. The ideal candidate would be comfortable under high pressure situation, and handling emergency situations as they occur, and frequent changes in daily settings and duties.

CDSI QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one year experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities
• Has a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and is comfortable driving vehicles of all sizes
• Ability to work without direct supervision the entire shift, and positively represent Misericordia
• Ability to interact with community members with ease and confidence
• Ability to demonstrate reliability, flexibility and adaptability
• A high degree of professionalism
• Committed to ensuring the rights of the residents
• Ability to encourage participants through a discovery process to help plan their day with an emphasis on quality community-based programming
• Basic computer and writing skills
• Committed to meeting Misericordia’s high environmental, personal care and active treatment standards both on and off campus
• Ability to organize, manage resources, meet deadlines and work independently
• Ability to meet CDST/CDSI essential functions
• In good standing in regard to attendance and punctuality
• The schedule is generally consistent, but flexibility is appreciated to meet the needs of the department
• High School diploma for Trainer position
• Bachelor's degree for Instructor position

Pay: $21.00-22.00 an hour

To be fully considered for the Instructor position, please apply directly on our website using the following link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3fe15c4a-23fd-4aec-9918-58ce2e03eeec&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=441918&lang=en_US&source=CC4

OR

visit our website at www.misericordia.com and click on the "Careers" tab to be directed to our application process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $22