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Small Group Employment Instructor

Assist adults with intellectual disabilities gain the job skills and work habits they need for community-integrated employment through guidance in our Small Group Employment (SGE) program.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Small Group Employment Work Services Manager. As a Small Group Employment Instructor, you will provide pre-employment training in job skills and work habits necessary for successful job placement. Responsibilities include supporting and supervising adults with disabilities with social, vocational and job-seeking skills in the areas of janitorial and outdoor maintenance. Through the SGE program, opportunities are provided to individuals who wish to transition from school or unemployment into an integrated, competitive workforce. An additional responsibility is overseeing contractual obligations and working alongside the Contract Manager.

We are committed to providing a safe environment throughout the hiring process, orientation, and at the worksite. Covid training, enhanced cleaning and disinfecting, and ample PPE as needed.

Qualifications for Small Group Employment Instructor:
• Must be 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities in community participation, supported employment and pre-employment preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must obtain the Basic Employment Certificate
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements

Benefits
We offer competitive wages, ongoing training and flexible scheduling for both Full- and Part-Time positions. In addition, Full-Time employees receive a generous benefits package, which includes:

 Medical & Time Off

• Medical/Dental/Vision with coverage options for spouse and dependents
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous PTO plans
• 7 Paid holiday days
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability available
• Discounted on-site weekday childcare (Erie Campus)
• Employee discounts for select events and services

Bonuses & Opportunities

• 401(k) and 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Referral Program with bonuses up to $750
• Paid training
• Scholarship opportunities
• Tuition discount at Mercyhurst University, Gannon University, Penn State Behrend and Lasalle University to continue your education

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.

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