Adult Training Facility Instructor - Disability Service

Begin a fulfilling career with Via of the Lehigh Valley, a 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplace winner! Via is hiring an Adult Training Facility Instructor to assist participants in maintaining their independence and self-advocacy skills. In this role, you’ll support participants in achieving their personal goals through engaging, hands-on programs—both within our facility and out in the community.

The Adult Training Facility Instructor position starts at $17/hour for a High School Diploma or equivalent, $17.50/hour for an Associate’s Degree and $18/hour for a Bachelor’s Degree. Additionally, earn up to $1.75 more per hour by completing all three levels of the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Career Ladder Program.

You will ENJOY the following when working at VIA:

• Consistent Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm schedule with weekends off!
• Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during your first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment.
• 9 paid Holidays. Including YOUR Birthday Holiday and a Floating Cultural Holiday! Via is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce and believes that an atmosphere of mutual respect for each other’s differences adds quality to our services. Eligible employees may choose a paid day off, that is significant to them.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary annual contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees.
• Education incentive: Earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification.
• Professional Development Opportunities:
  • NADSP Career Ladder Program – earn an additional $1.75/hour once all three levels have been completed.
• Employee Assistance Program, which full-time employees are able to access on their first date of hire. The Employee Assistance Program provides additional support such as counseling, employee/family financial services, employee/family legal services, employee/family work-life services, etc.
• Casual work attire.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• Special employee events such as raffles, work anniversary celebrations, recognition awards and monthly celebration events.

Position Requirements:

• Provide transportation to community sites.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and appropriate vehicle insurance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and transfer participants is required.

We invest in our team through training, career development and educational assistance. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages the success of the individuals we serve and our employees. This success comes from living our values: People, Growth, Teamwork, Community, Diversity, Shared Ideas and Advocacy. Join our team and grow a fulfilling career with us!

CHANGE LIVES. WORK FOR VIA.

Via of the Lehigh Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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