Prevocational Skills Instructor

Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities? MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs.
Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.
Overview For almost 40 years, Paragon Community Services has been providing day services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
During that time our goal has remained steadfast—to promote the highest level of independence while improving the lives of the people we serve.
Paragon has recently added a prevocational skills program and employment services to help individuals move to the goal of competitive integrated employment.
We are currently seeking a Prevocational Skills Instructor to join our team! The Prevocational Skills Instructor is responsible for assisting with the vocational, community, and educational skills development and activities for persons with varied disabilities within a structured day prevocational program.
Responsibilities include (not limited to): Follows pre-determined curriculum to deliver instruction to participants Develops and leads activities to facilitate learning to help participants reach goals and desired outcomes Maintains structure of program both on site in a classroom setting and in various community settings Develops goals to match individual participant’s needs in the vocational, community, and educational areas Acts as an advocate for participants in the community to remove attitudinal and other barriers facing people with disabilities.
Writes reports and case notes based on daily activities and progress within program on each individual participant Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent required 3 years of experience working with individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) preferred Valid Driver’s License with 3 years of a clean driving record Remains calm under pressure, exercises patience, and maintains self-composure/self-control in times of high stress Effective working alone and as a member of a team; willing to travel to other locations as needed As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation.
You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within Paragon Community Services, a MyPath Company.
With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless! Additional Information MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences.
We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath.
We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.
Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.
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Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.
Our Culture At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization.
Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors: Passion Accountability Teamwork Openness Continuous Learning and Innovation As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation.
You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath.
With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!