Community Day Services Instructor - Autism Program Job at Elim Christian Services

Elim Christian Services Palos Heights, IL 60463

Elim Autism Instructor for Adult Community Day Services

Challenge yourself while you challenge others. Apply to become an Autism Instructor for Adult Community Day Services at Elim. We’re a leader in offering education and life skills development for children and adults with disabilities—and you’ll find a rich, challenging career helping others while you affect positive, sustainable, and impactful change. You’ll be the good in the world. And you’ll be rewarded for it.

We’re looking for people who care about people. As an Autism Instructor you’ll be required to:

  • Develop program content to meet all participant needs in conjunction with the Director of Adult Services and with input from Case Manager
  • Provide direct supervision and leadership to Instructional Assistants.
  • Supervise all work in process. Instruct clients in development of positive work skills. These skills include attentiveness on the job, positive attitude and interest towards work, punctuality, accepting authority, cooperative co-worker relationships, consistent production rate, appropriate behaviors, etc.

It's fulfilling work that makes an immediate difference in lives. To help our participants, you will be provided training and instruction on behavior management, communication techniques and assistive technology.

About Elim:

At Elim, we support children and adults with developmental disabilities in pursuing their fullest God-given purpose/potential through a variety of services. These include: pre-school to high school special education; therapeutic and educational programs for students with autism spectrum disorder; vocational training and life skill opportunities for young adults 18-22; day programs for adults with disabilities; and learning programs as an organizational and community catalyst for change.

We dream big. And we impart those dreams in everyone we connect with - students, adults, schools, the community and the world at large - to create a brighter, better day and a world in which people with disabilities can thrive! Now and in the future.


Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm


Wages & Benefits:
  • Competitive starting pay of $18.43/hr – more with experience
  • Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Flex Spending, Life Insurance, Retirement plan (with match)

Education, Licenses & Certifications:

An Associate’s Degree or higher in a Human Service field is required. One year of autism experience/education and DSP certification is preferred.


Please apply at www.elimcs.org/careers




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