Community Day Service Instructor (Personal Services)

If you're looking for a rewarding career with a supportive team, consider working with us at Walter Lawson Children's Home. You'll be making a difference in the lives of residents who will challenge you, inspire you and greet you with love. Located in Loves Park, Illinois, our not-for-profit organization provides compassionate care to those with severe and profound intellectual disabilities through our residential nursing care program, adult day training program and our approved non-public school.



Job Summary:
Responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of individuals or teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in the evaluation, staffing and development and writing of programs of assigned persons served• Responsible for implementing and documenting training programs for assigned Day Training participants, including: concept development, positioning and handling, motor and language, stimulation groups, others, as appropriate• Maintain accurate records and complete in timely manner: DT data, Client Program File, Dailyattendance (last day of month), monthly Summaries• Plan or participate in special events, field trips and summer camp activities• Maintain equipment in good working condition, reporting any maintenance problems to supervisors• Complete and maintain two copies of the ISP and program binders and submit a copy of the ISP binder to program administrator• Collaborate with Day Training Administrator for the development and implementation of program goals and objectives in conjunction with the Day Training Board• Complete WLCH training program and participate in in-services and continuing education opportunities• Use infection control and safety techniques at all times

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in special education or related human service field specified as in the definition of qualified intellectual disability professional
One or more years' experience working with individuals who are developmentally disabled or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Complete WLCH training program and participate in in-services and continuing education opportunities

Physical Demands:
Role may require lifting and moving materials and the ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

EOE