Educator for Adults with Disabilities and Autism

Triangle Disability & Autism Services

Morrisville, NCFull-time

Behavioral Health Market Context

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Benefits

Dental CoverageHealth InsurancePaid Time Off

Job Description

civics and more; modifying as needed based on individual needs.
• Lead activities and teach classes.
• Provide coverage when needed for individuals.
• Administer medication and provide personal care for people as needed.
• During camp season, act as Camp Coordinator.

Other duties:
• Provide positive, solution-focused participation, particularly in meetings, committees and work groups.
• Maintain focus on quality standards and assist in the development and execution of TDAS quality assurance program in the Day Services department.

Competencies:
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including training and presentation skills.
• Ability to independently organize projects, determine priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful work situations.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree required, preferably in the Human Services or Education field.
• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or autism required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with complex behavioral and health care needs preferred.
• Ability to transport people in personal vehicle (including valid driver’s license, registration, and current auto insurance)
• Ability to work creatively and effectively with individuals that have various learning styles.
• Must be reliable, professional and have excellent communication and teaching skills.

Physical Demands:
• The position involves regular physical activity throughout the workday.
• Work involves talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing stairs, using hands to handle objects or operate tools, and driving a vehicle.
• May be required to push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 pounds, physically transfer individuals, and perform CPR /First Aid.

Work environment:
• Work will be performed at the Building Abilities Center and other off-site camp locations.
• Evening or weekend work may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

  • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills including training and presentation skills
  • Ability to independently organize projects, determine priorities and meet deadlines
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful work situations
  • Bachelor’s or Associates degree required, preferably in the Human Services or Education field
  • Minimum one year of experience working with individuals with IDD and/or autism required
  • Ability to transport people in personal vehicle (including valid driver’s license, registration, and current auto insurance)
  • Ability to work creatively and effectively with individuals that have various learning styles
  • Must be reliable, professional and have excellent communication and teaching skills
  • May be required to push, pull, lift or carry up to 50 pounds, physically transfer individuals, and perform CPR /First Aid

Benefits

  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement content, classes and activities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and autism, including summer camp management
  • Train and supervise staff
  • Provide excellent customer service to people supported and their families
  • Develop, plan and implement activities in the areas of art, life skills, movement & exercise, vocational skill-building, civics and more; modifying as needed based on individual needs
  • Lead activities and teach classes
  • Provide coverage when needed for individuals
  • Administer medication and provide personal care for people as needed
  • During camp season, act as Camp Coordinator
  • Provide positive, solution-focused participation, particularly in meetings, committees and work groups
  • Maintain focus on quality standards and assist in the development and execution of TDAS quality assurance program in the Day Services department
  • The position involves regular physical activity throughout the workday
  • Work involves talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, climbing stairs, using hands to handle objects or operate tools, and driving a vehicle
  • Work will be performed at the Building Abilities Center and other off-site camp locations
  • Evening or weekend work may be required


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