Training Skill Instructor (Special Needs) - Janitorial - AHRC NYC

AHRC NYC is one of the largest providers of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in New York City. Our mission is to advocate for people who are neuro-diverse to lead full and equitable lives. 

AHRC NYC is looking to hire a Training Skill Instructor to implement their Janitorial Curriculum throughout New York City. The salary for this position is $45k. In addition, this position comes with a very generous benefit package which includes FULL MEDICAL INS. PAID by AHRC at NO COST TO YOU and more. See Benefits below.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Senior Training Skills Instructor in implementing the program’s Janitorial Curriculum in a contextual manner throughout Basic Skills Training.
• Assists the people we support with individualized person-centered teaching plans.
• Provides instruction in performance of various tasks that improve object manipulation, cognitive skills, socialization skills, personal hygiene skills, independent living skills, and employment skills while addressing deficits in self-direction.
• Under direction, supervises activities designed to facilitate the intellectual, sensory-motor and affective development of students and incorporates development of these skills as necessary for employment in the community.
• Prepares daily lesson plans, in advance and on an individual basis geared towards each student’s person-centered program plans.  Carries through on these program plans.
• Maintains appropriate attendance and other required records.
• In case of absence of Senior Training Skills Instructor, assumes responsibility for assigned students.
• Teaches students occupational skills at internship sites, which prepare them for careers in the janitorial and cleaning field.
• To utilize the cleaning curriculum approved by OPWDD, instruct students on how to complete assigned tasks, and teach the Janitorial Curriculum in-class and at internship sites.
• To advocate appropriately for students when the need arises (e.g. progress report, meetings,)
• To supervise the students on the internship sites and ensure compliance with site rules and requirements.
• To maintain appropriate training-related and other required records.
• To maintain a good working relationship with the training sites.

• A combination of 2 years related education and experience in the janitorial/cleaning field. 
• Teaching/Instruction experience highly preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English speaker preferred.
• Valid NYS driver’s license preferred.

AHRC New York City provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, with employment based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (with or without sexual conduct), age, disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic disposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Benefits

• Full Medical Paid by Company (Single & Family Plans)
• Generous Paid time off (sick, personal & vacation)
• Paid Training
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) company match
• Life insurance
• Employee discount
• Health savings account