• Life Skills Trainer

    Posted: 01/20/2025
    Non-Profit and Social Services

    We are seeking Life Skills Trainers to join the Vista team.

    Responsibilities for a Life Skills Trainer include:

    • Creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for members in their homes and in the local community to reach key goals and milestones in their journey towards independence
    • Providing one-to-one or small group instruction and activities for members that focus on communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and time management
    • Assisting in the evaluation process and providing appropriate trainings
    Requirements for a Life Skills Trainer include:
    • High School Diploma or equivalent
    • One (1) year of related experience
    • Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record
    • Additional certification, such as ABI ILST Certification (ABI - Acquired Brain Injury ILST - Independent Life Skills Trainer), is a plus
    Job Type/Shift Information: Full Time, Part Time, and Per Diem available. We are open to discussing your availability for hours, and we want to make a match between your schedule and our needs. We provide life skills instruction seven days a week during the day, afternoon, and evening hours. We offer flexible schedules and virtual work options.

    Location: You will work independently with members who live between Madison, CT and Old Saybrook, CT.

    Hourly Rate for Full-Time and Part-Time:  $20.00, plus eligible mileage reimbursement

    Hourly Rate for Per Diem:  $19.50, plus eligible mileage reimbursement
     
    Benefits and Paid Time-Off are available for eligible employees based on the regular number of hours worked.
     
    About Us
    We are looking to grow a diverse, inclusive and mission-driven team at Vista Life Innovations. We offer a range of competitive benefits to support this goal:
    • Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
    • Family: A variety of paid leaves for eligible employees: Bereavement Leave, Family and Medical Leave and CT Paid Leave
    • Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
    • Basic Life Insurance: Eligible employees are provided with a $20,000 Life Insurance benefit (employer paid after 60 days of employment)
    • Flexible schedules and time off: Generous PTO providing eligible employees with paid time off that may be used for sick time, for personal reasons, holidays and vacations; and Hybrid working opportunities for eligible positions
    • Wellness: Staff retreats, employee wellness program and company-hosted events
    • Employee Assistance Program: free and strictly confidential, nationwide network of counselors
    • Medicare Concierge Program: Vista offers a free consultative program provided to all employees and retirees aged 60 and above
    • Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities. Career Path Program for volunteers and interns
    • Voluntary Benefits: Including cancer guardian, pet insurance and more!
    • Mileage Reimbursement: for all eligible employees
    Imagine the possibilities of being part of the success story of an adult with disabilities. Here at Vista Life Innovations, we are a nonprofit, human services organization supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the various stages of life. Each member of the Vista community is supported as a person on their own journey toward greater self-reliance, personal achievement, and independence.
     
    Vista is a drug-free, Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

    Please visit our website for more information about Vista Life Innovations and our career opportunities.

    Life Skills Trainer
    Vista Life Innovations, Inc.
    Bel Gonzalez

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