Work Skills Instructor

Whether you are a career direct support professional or building skills for another career path, Opportunity Partners is the place for you!  As you provide support to developmentally disabled adults in residential, educational and employment settings you will enhance your creativity, independence and supervisory skills while making a significant impact on our world.

In this position you will organize projects, train and supervise workers and monitor productivity and quality. Specifically, you will supervise an assembly or kitting line where adults with developmental disabilities complete jobs for our various customers.

• Knowledge customarily acquired through formal education resulting in a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Education or training in the rehabilitation field preferred.
  
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a company vehicle or transport people in employee’s own vehicle.
  
• Communication skills, both written and oral in English.
  
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors in the office and community settings.
  
• Mechanical skills and understanding of equipment operations.
  
• Basic mathematical skills.
  
• Organizational skills.
  
• Self-starter.
  
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
  
• Detail oriented.
  
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
  
• Ability to understand the abilities and limitations of population.
  
• Physical ability to meet the requirements of the position.
  
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
  

The starting rate is $12.20 per hour, with excellent internal growth opportunities. Apply on our home website, Opportunities.org.

Opportunity Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming work environment for people of diverse communities.