Job Description

Position Title:

Life Skills Instructor

Location:

Varies by Facility

Starting Rate:

$18.00-20.00 per hour, DOE

Status:

Full-Time or Part-Time

Schedule:

Flexible; may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Reports To:

Program Director / Director of Operations

Position Summary

Insight Disability Services is seeking a compassionate, experienced

Life Skills Instructor

to support adults with chronic mental health conditions such as

schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder

, and related behavioral challenges in a group home setting. This role focuses on promoting safety, stability, and therapeutic consistency while implementing individualized behavioral strategies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide

direct behavioral support

to adults diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and/or traumatic brain injuries (stroke, CVA, etc.) Implement and reinforce behavior intervention plans under supervision of clinical staff Maintain a therapeutic environment and use

crisis de-escalation techniques

when needed Assist with

daily living activities

, medication reminders, and support routines Observe, record, and report

behavioral data and mood changes

accurately Facilitate

individual and group-based life skills development activities

Support clients during

transitions

(e.g., outings, appointments, changes in routine) Participate in

team meetings

, trainings, and interdisciplinary care planning Maintain cleanliness and order in residential settings, ensuring a safe environment Ensure compliance with Insight Disability Services'

policies, procedures, and HIPAA

Qualifications

Required Experience:

Minimum of

24 months experience

working in a behavioral group home or psychiatric hospital setting Experience must include work with

adults

diagnosed with

schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

, or similar psychiatric conditions

Preferred Certification (Not Required): Mental Health First Aid

16-hour Medication Administration Certification

Other Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent (required) Must be at least 21 years of age Valid driver's license and reliable transportation- Applicants MUST HAVE own vehicle with current registration and insurance, and will be subject to a current DMV report Ability to pass criminal background and drug screening Strong interpersonal, observational, and documentation skills Compassionate, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure Current TB Current Physical Current CPR and FIRST AID

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Group home and community-based environment May require standing, walking, lifting up to 25 pounds, and physical redirection when appropriate Exposure to unpredictable behaviors and situations requiring de-escalation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

Do you have any experience with the TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) demographic?
Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:

Behavioral Health: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:

Las Vegas, NV 89109 (Required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (Required)
Work Location: In person