JOB TITLE: Life Skills Home Lead Instructor – (SGL)
DEPARTMENT: Residential SGL
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Residential Manager
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
JOB STATUS: Full Time, Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: 40 hours/week; Second Shift- Requires 2nd shift and weekend availability with possible other shifts in the event of call offs.
Provide leadership and direct support in a residential setting for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role focuses on promoting independence, ensuring health and safety, supporting daily living skills, and leading staff and home operations on second shift while maintaining a positive and structured home environment.
· Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive home environment for residents
· Provide instruction and support in daily living skills, including social skills, self-care, domestic tasks, and money management
· Plan and implement recreational and leisure activities, including weekend programming
· Support development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans
· Document resident progress toward goals and maintain accurate records
· Assist with household management tasks and ensure completion of assigned duties per maintenance checklists
· Support and assist with staff scheduling and home coverage needs
· Mentor and train new Life Skills Instructors during their onboarding period
· Lead and support second shift operations within the home
· Cover open shifts as needed
· Promote independence, personal choice, and community involvement for residents
· Strong leadership and mentoring skills
· Ability to teach and reinforce daily living skills effectively
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
· Ability to build professional, respectful relationships with residents and staff
· Strong organizational and documentation skills
· Ability to work independently and manage residential operations
· Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more
· Ability to assist residents with physical and daily living needs
· Ability to remain active throughout shift (standing, walking, bending, lifting)
· Ability to travel for trainings, meetings, and transportation needs
· Adult CPR and First Aid certification
· Preventing Disease Transmission (Bloodborne Pathogens) certification
· Core A & B Medication Training
· CRT (Certified Restraint Training) certification
For More information, please contact Anna Marrs at brsgldir@brsinc.org.
$350 Sign-On Bonus Must be scheduled for a minimum of 20 hours per week to qualify.
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Blue River Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of experience in a residential setting serving individuals with disabilities preferred.
Blue River Services, Inc. (BRS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1959 by six families who believed that all people are capable of learning when given the opportunity and appropriate support services. With this guiding philosophy for more than 60 years, BRS continues to identify barriers to independence and help people overcome them.
BRS strives to reach its motto of “People Serving People” by providing exceptional services at all stages of life, level of ability, or income. The agency annually serves more than 20,000 individuals through more than 20 programs in 30 Indiana counties.
To assist people with disabilities in realizing maximum personal growth and development in home, work and community by providing a continuum of individualized services and supports in settings least restrictive for the needs of the individual.
As an adjunct to these services, whenever possible, Blue River Services, Inc. will serve the similar needs of the general community by providing services in non-segregated, community-based settings which emphasize the integrated inclusion of people with disabilities into all areas of life which are enjoyed by members of the community.
Respect for Each Other: Employees and board members will exercise thoughtful considerations of the needs of others - staff persons, board members, and persons receiving services.
Professionalism: Employees and board members shall maintain a high level of professionalism in their work. Among other things, professionalism requires an employee to adhere to the performance and ethical standards of their profession; work in a courteous and efficient manner; undertake continuing efforts to improve relationships with the public, coworkers, and consumers; maintain a positive attitude for their work; and at all times represent the agency well in their dealings with the public.
Honesty: All employees and board members will deal honestly with other staff persons, board members, consumers, referral sources, and
