ADULT TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

Job Description

Job Description

Fulfilling Lives. Realizing Potential.

Hope Christian Services provides care, programs, and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring that each resident reaches their full potential. Our organization addresses every aspect of life—medical, residential, social, educational, vocational, recreational, and spiritual.

Hope Christian Services opened as Eastern Christian Children’s Retreat on December 4, 1972 as the only facility of its kind in the state of New Jersey. ECCR expanded into the community in 1986 with the development of community-based group homes, where residents enjoy supervised, supported living. In 1992 ECCR advanced its philosophy of providing a home-like setting for residents with the construction of on-site lodges.

What We Offer:

• Thriving Work Environment: Clean, modern group homes with a low residents-to-staff ratio
• Competitive hourly pay and eligibility for overtime pay
• Outstanding Benefits: PTO, Sick Days, Extended Illness, FMLA
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $4,800/year or $2,400/semester to support your educational goals
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision: HCS covers up to 90% of healthcare benefits.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Adult Program Instructor, reporting to the Assistant Director, Adult Training to join our team. As an Adult Program Instructor, you will be responsible for designing and delivering high-quality educational programs to adult learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will work closely with our team to develop curriculum, create engaging lesson plans, and facilitate learning in a supportive and inclusive environment. Your main goal will be to help our adult learners achieve their educational and personal goals.

Job Qualifications

· Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related field preferred. Experience in adult training center, or 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

· Experience with lesson planning, facilitating planned activities, or classroom management.

· Experience with behavioral issues in adults/special education preferred

· Ability to manage time effectively

· Intermediate knowledge of ISPs

· Ability to lift residents weighing up to thirty-five pounds independently, assist in 2-person lifts, and utilize positioning equipment if needed.

· Valid driver's license in state of residence with no more than 5 points.

· Attend all required HCS orientation and in-services, and College of Direct Support trainings. CPR/FA certified.

· Must read, write, and speak English with excellent written and verbal skills.

· Must submit to a criminal background check and be determined to be not disqualified by the Department of Human Services prior to hire.

· Employee shall submit to drug testing prior to employment as well as randomly and for cause.

· Must agree to have their name checked against the Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Child Abuse Registry Information.

Job Responsibilities

· Create lesson plans contingent on the curriculum as set for by supervisor. Adapt curriculum to meet the needs of the individuals as needed or requested.

· Read all ISPs and ensure the classroom assistants are informed of the essential information in the participant’s document.

· Ensure all mealtime and PT equipment is being used as per doctor's orders.

· Plan functional activities to incorporate each participant’s goals. (Lesson Plans)

· Prepare daily data and monthly progress notes.

· Direct and assist residents in daily activities meals.

· Present skill summary and measurable goals for ISP.

· Plan community trips. Request money for trips and program materials as needed.

· Cooperate with HCS and the licensee and Department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

· Consult with supervisor on status of resident goals and behavior records.

· Set up classroom at the start of each day.

· Communicate any personnel issues with supervisors.

· Work as a team to ensure all staff in classrooms are engaging with participants in the least restrictive environment.

· Lift residents to alternate positions and assist with changing as needed.

· Drive vans as needed.

· All other duties as assigned.