Location: Ashland,MA, USA
**Overview**
***Starting rate $19/hour***
**$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!**
***Sign on bonus applicable to external candidates only***
*Opportunity to work within Autism Day Services and Employment Services*
The Skills Instructor will work one-on-one with an adult with autism in our Day and Employment Services programs, helping individuals to develop important skills including communication, self-care, and more. Skills training and instruction will occur through on-site recreational and therapeutic services, as well as through activities in the community.
The Skills Instructor is responsible for the health and safety of supported individuals and the implementation of each individuals Day Habilitation Service Plan.
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a tight-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.
**Are you ready to make a difference?**
**Minimum Education Required**
High School Diploma/GED
**Shift**
First Shift
**Additional Shift Details**
Monday-Friday
**Responsibilities**
+ Collaborate with case manager to provide developmental skills training including training in self-care, receptive and expressive communication, self direction, activities of daily living, hygiene, grooming, and first aid.
+ Collaborate with case manager to create and implement a comprehensive written day habilitation service plan (DHSP) for all assigned individuals.
+ Assist individuals to identify and develop goals and plans to address any concerns, wants, or needs.
+ Provide ongoing support through personal care, guidance, and role modeling for individuals.
+ Complete all documentation which supports DHSP plan.
+ Initiate a proactive approach focusing on individual advocacy, empowerment, and community integration.
**Qualifications**
+ High School diploma or equivalent degree and one year of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
+ Must possess basic, intermediate, or advanced American Sign Language communication skills.
+ Strongly prefer that a candidate have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
+ Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills with individuals, families, colleagues, funding sources, consultants, and the community at large.
+ Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team and perform job duties with minimal supervisory intervention.
+ Must hold a valid drivers license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.
_Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience._
**Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?**
Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and _actively listening_ . We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.
**Is Human Services a Fit for Me?**
Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first.
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**Job Locations** _US-MA-Ashland_
**Minimum Education Required** _High School Diploma/GED_
**Job ID** _2024-10060_
**Organization** _Advocates_
**Type** _Regular Full-Time_
**Number of Hours Per Week** _35-40_
**Business Unit** _Developmental Services_