Day Habilitation - Life Skills Instructor; DAY Program DSP

Day Habilitation - Life Skills Instructor (DAY PROGRAM DSP)

Union County, NJ, USA

Posted Friday, July 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Are you passionate about helping individuals with disabilities build skills, confidence, and community connections? Community Access Unlimited (CAU) is seeking a dedicated Life Skills Instructor to support members of our Day Program in reaching their goals for independence and personal growth.

As a Life Skills Instructor, you’ll play a hands‑on role in supporting adults with disabilities through meaningful daily activities, work training, and community‑based experiences — all while ensuring their safety, well‑being, and inclusion.

• High School Diploma required.
• A background in education or experience working with individuals with disabilities is highly valued. Preference given to candidates with prior experience in employment services and/or providing direct support.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable car for work purposes.
• Willingness to attend mandatory paid orientation and ongoing training. Training schedules are flexible and are offered during day and evening hours.
• Assist in implementing Individual Service Plans (ISPs)
• Ensure members’ health, safety, and medication administration
• Train and assist with daily life skills
• Encourage and support community participation and plan activities in the community
• Maintain appropriate staff‑member relationships
• Keep records sharp and updated in Carelogic (our Electronic Health Record)
• Know your way around Microsoft Office
• Medical Insurance- Benefits begin 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental Insurance- Benefits begin 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(K) with matching contribution if eligible
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance- To support our staff in their career advancement and development.
• Employee of the Month Recognition
• Longevity/Anniversary Recognition
• Long‑term Disability Insurance
• Short‑term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Project Assistance Loans/Grants- Interest free loans, if eligible.
• Wellness Benefit- As part of our commitment to your overall well‑being, we’re proud to offer a Wellness Reimbursement Benefit. This program is designed to support your physical health by reimbursing eligible wellness‑related expenses—because we believe that when you feel your best, you do your best!
• Staff recruitment incentive
• Bereavement Days
• Paid Holidays
• Kean University tuition discount, if eligible.

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Apply today and start changing lives — including your own!

Our organization is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to compliance with all fair employment practices.