A Meaningful Life Incorporated

General responsibilities and/or duties: 

• For each team member’s job requirements, you will take information currently available, along with additional pertinent information, to create lesson plans and provide applicable trainings

• Creating and oversee completion of “Training trackers” for new team members, to ensure that they have obtained all necessary training prior to supporting individuals, so that each team member can provide the best supports possible

• Assigning, tracking, and ensuring completion of all in person and on-line trainings that each team member has to complete based on job function

• Providing pertinent trainings as they are needed, or there is an area in which more guidance and/or understanding is required

• Providing “refresher” courses, when new or modified directives have been given by the state and/or federal requirements, as well as office wide changes that occur

• Building and maintain relationships with each group of team members that hold the same job function, and regularly determine if revisions need to occur in existing trainings, to ensure that the training provided is applicable to the supports they are providing

• Reviewing Individualized Support Plan’s and create a format for pertinent information, to provide to the team member working with the individual 

 

 

Work Environment:

• Knowledgeable and experienced management personnel with expertise in the field of disabilities, readily available and willing to provide support and assistance whenever needed

• Management exhibits receptiveness to modifying processes based on employee insights and when deemed appropriate

• Comprehensive training implementation 

• Collaborative open office concept with an emphasis on team consultation, while having the ability to separate yourself from the team if/when needed

• Cultivating a culture of open communication amongst team members is highly encouraged

• Emphasis on achieving high quality task completion rather than merely occupying a seat

• A Meaningful Life Incorporated prioritizes a work to live approach, rather than a live to work mindset, while understanding that we are truly impacting individuals lives

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Be at least 18 years of age and have a High School diploma or its equivalent

• Allow A Meaningful Life Incorporated to obtain verified results of background checks including driving record, criminal record, and abuse/neglect

• Have no disqualifying offenses based on the Family Care Safety Registry Screening

• Have no disqualifying offenses based on motor vehicle driving record check

• Provide proof of Education and license/certification (when applicable)

• Provide reference information (upon request)

• Have current or be willing to complete CPR/First Aid certification

• Have a valid driver’s license and active automotive insurance

• Have a reliable mode of personal transportation, and the willingness to transport individuals

• Can read and communicate effectively in English and/or Spanish, the ability to hear individuals in person, virtually, and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation, the ability to write, type, operate a mouse, and the ability to file documents 

• The ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, walk, kneel, crouch, and bend as needed, and occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations

• Openly and effectively communicate

• Is willing to fill in where needed and develop solutions as a team

• Have an internal drive with the desire to learn

• Can reasonably assess and react to a developing situation

• Understands non-verbal cues and can react appropriately and help others do the same 

• Possesses non-judgmental and patient demeanor, demonstrates empathy, effectively handles calm and stressful situations with compassion, exhibits genuine concern for others, fosters a caring and considerate environment.

 

Desired employee characteristics: 

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and SharePoint

• Have previous knowledge and/or experience creating lesson plans and providing training to small and/or large groups of team members

• Enjoys solving challenges and putting the right elements together to get the desired result 

• Enjoys working one-on-one with people but also benefits from a team setting

• Have a desire to help people obtain new skills to fulfill their potential

• Have the ability to have difficult conversations for the benefit of the receiving individual 

• Have the ability to individualize their approach based on the personality and learning style of the receiving individual

• Have the capacity to recover from a challenging situation and prevent it from impacting the remainder of your day

• Understands how to dress and present themselves based on different situations

• Effectively manages task completion while proactively seeking solutions for unknowns

• Have organizational and multi-tasking skills

• Wants to believe in a mission and is looking for a change 

• Basic knowledge and understanding of individuals with disabilities is a plus

 

Rate of Pay and Benefit Information:

• Beginning hourly wage is $18.50/hour, with room for growth and advancement 

• As part of the orientation process, newly hired employees receive an allowance specifically designated for purchasing office décor to personalize their work space

• 8 paid holidays (including your birthday) and 2 ½ day holidays per year

• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year that accrues per pay period

• Up to 4 hours a month of leave time that does not come off of your Paid Time Off, for mental/physical wellness

• Option for Insurance

• Monthly/Quarterly Incentives

• Weekly participation in Interest Club(s) with individuals we support