Skills Teacher

The heart of our mission is to demonstrate Christ’s love and justice by caring in faith for the human family. We change lives by helping and employing people of all backgrounds.

Catholic Charities has an immediate opening for a part-time Skills Teacher (every other weekend, including overnights) for our clients located in Montello, WI. Our Skills Teachers are an important part of our team and are responsible for providing daily living skills training and providing supervision and support to our clients with developmental disabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop relationships while spending time in the community participating in activities with our clients! If you are looking for a fun, challenging, and rewarding position, we encourage you to apply!

For those working 30 hours per week:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 403(b) Retirement Plan (with 6% company match after 1 year)
• Sick (8 days) & Personal Time (3 weeks to start)
• 10 Holidays
• $500.00 unlimited employee referral bonus

For those working 20 hours per week:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (with 6% company match after 1 year)
• Paid Personal Time, Sick Time and Holiday Pro-Rated, Based on Hours Scheduled
• $500.00 unlimited employee referral bonus

Principal Accountabilities

Client Services: Direct Support

• Provide support with activities of daily living, such as personal care, dietary preferences/menu planning, medication management, therapy exercises, money management, cleaning, and household maintenance.
• Provide the appropriate level of supervision to each client according to his/her needs.
• Maintain knowledge of each client's support plan, recognize patterns and respond appropriately.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and thorough documentation for each client. Monitor and report behavior to the appropriate manager in a timely manner.
• Develop a therapeutic relationship with the client and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Client Services: Community Integration

• Attend meetings and medical appointments with clients as needed.
• Take clients to recreational activities and events in the community and schedules client transportation as needed.
• Assist clients in developing new social supports through hobbies and support groups and encourage clients to maintain current relationships.
• Maintain an inventory of needed groceries and supplies and transport clients for shopping when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in the English language is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A car is preferred with a valid driver's license, appropriate proof of auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds and tolerate medium to physical effort including walking, standing, lifting, stooping, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling.