Life Skills Center - Manager

Job Opportunity

At Flathead Industries, we are looking for compassionate individuals to become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for people with disabilities. Imagine the joy of empowering others to unlock their true potential, overcome obstacles, and achieve their dreams. As a Life Mentor, you'll build lasting relationships, provide guidance, encouragement, and support every step of the way.

Support people with developmental disabilities and enjoy a career that offers a fun, active and rewarding work environment! Live, Work and Play.

At Flathead Industries, we change people's lives by providing an array of excellent services designed to meet people at their abilities. From there, we work as a team to help individuals with intellectual disabilities accomplish their life goals. We are constantly striving to improve our services and create new programs that will help advance the lives of people with disabilities. Make a positive impact on your community!

Make a difference!

This position provides care, supervision and training for consumers within F.I.'s Group Day Supports and Activities Program at the Life Skills Center. Performance of duties reflects Flathead Industries' Mission of "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities". This position works in a team setting and reports to the Life Skills Program Manager.

Schedule:

Mon - Fri 8am-4pm

Requirements:

• This position requires education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, and completion of occupationally-specific training; and 6 months experience in working with adults with developmental disabilities or similar field
• Ability to pass criminal and other background checks.
• Valid Montana Driver's License, maintenance of a good driving record, and insurability for operation of company vehicles.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, effective, harmonious, working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders, including but not limited to staff, consumers, family members, medical professionals and community members.
• Ability to show critical thinking and positive decision-making skills.
• Ability to safely and frequently lift, move or otherwise handle items weighing 50 pounds.
• Ability to process information, effectively utilize necessary computer software, and navigate your way around a computer.
• Ability to write clearly and speak in public. Must be capable of giving, receiving, interpreting, and applying verbal and/or written instructions and directions