Developmental Instructor - URGENTLY HIRING!

Company: Hope
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Developmental Instructor - URGENTLY HIRING!
Salary Range: $43,000.00 - $47,000.00 annuallyFull-Time with benefits!
COMPANY SUMMARY:Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. There's no place like Hope. JOB SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the Director of Vocational Services, is responsible for providing support and oversight for the development and facilitation of meaningful and engaging programming activities. Responsible for the implementation of classes, community integration, volunteer sites, schedules/calendars, and documentation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment, free from extreme weather conditions. Work may be performed in the office, CDS program or classroom-type setting; works very near others, within a few feet or less; involves close contact with clients; exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels intermittently; may involve travel to placement facilities, screenings of potential youth, field trips or medical appointments.May be subject to prolonged periods of sit-down work at a desk and working on a computer as well as prolonged periods of walking, standing, and traveling to various work sites as needed; Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry a minimum of 50 pounds at a time. This position may require the ability to bend, twist or stoop on a repetitive or continuous basis, operate various business instruments includingcomputer, tablet, iPad, copier, or fax machine requiring manual dexterity. Data analysis may require extended levels of concentration as well as visual acuity to read paperwork and computer monitors; requires ongoing certification and administration of Safety Care and CPR practices and techniques. WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Creates and assures implementation of meaningful and engaging programmatic/vocational activities that are derived from complete client assessments and client preference.
• Provides oversight to Developmental Coaches. Ensures accuracy and quality of programmatic delivery.
• Gathers materials for programmatic activities as needed; including pickup and delivery of sub-contract goods, materials, and equipment as needed.
• Supports clients in setting and meeting their vocational and programmatic goals.
• Advocates for the client's rights and services.
• Communicates regularly with clients, parents, guardians, and other resource persons/consultants regarding the client's care, issues, and program implementation.
• Reviews each client's progress at least monthly and revises or replaces programs as necessary.
• Serves as a member of pertinent meetings and attends screenings as necessary.
• Assists clients in transitions to other placements or outside facilities.WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
  • Strong knowledge of Hope policies and procedures.
  • Ability to qualify as a QIDP with the Department of Human Services and maintain that qualification.
  • Ability to speak and communicate clearly and lead difficult discussions.
  • Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Ability to navigate and utilize various software systems such as Microsoft Outlook, ADP, Catalyst and Therap.
  • Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks to meet specific deadlines.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions.
  • Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
  • Ability to establish, develop and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, families, and staff.
  • Ability to work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
  • Skill in providing coaching and redirection to teams and staff.
  • Skill in cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.WHAT WE PREFER:
    • Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a Human Services Field
    • At least one year of experience working directly with people with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities. WHAT YOU WILL GET:
      • Paid Training!
      • Health Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent)
      • Health Savings Account
      • Life Insurance
      • 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Share, and Match
      • Paid Time Off
      • Floating Holidays
      • Employee & Dependent Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
        Hope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
        
        Compensation details: 43000-47000 Yearly Salary
        
        
        
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