A Life Skills Instructor will teach clients how to manage their day-to-day tasks, and also counsel them to become independent, face obstacles and move forward in life. A professional Life Skills Instructor Resume will depict the following duties – teaching and instructing people of all age life skills, preparing evaluations, progressing reports, and helping students and clients with unique challenges to build and develop basic life skills such as cooking, money and hygiene skills.
Even though these instructors work in a variety of settings, the needed skills will be common and include – demonstrable knowledge in the area of instruction, hands-on experience working with a specific population, and knowledge of working with special needs children. A high school diploma or GED is required to enter this career, though advanced education is required for some positions.
Objective : Life Skills Instructor provides life skills instruction in a classroom setting to students with disabilities. The instructor is an active member of the school staff, and is responsible for developing curriculum, lesson plans, and assessments. The instructor is also responsible for project planning and delivering instruction on a variety of life skills related topics.
Skills : Experienced in conducting legal research and investigations.
Description :
Responsible for teaching consumers to become as independent as possible consumers Responsible for holding medical records, family history etc.
Started working with people, middle aged folks and some of the youngest consumers in the company, as young as 14.
Learned to work with people who have disabilities isn't all that much work but mostly a connection.
Once relationships are built and the people work, the challenges come easy naturally.
Worked in the day program and vocational settings.
Helped people with their and volunteer opportunities publicly.
Learned to love what do after finding well with building relationships with both the consumers worked with and the company.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate In Science
Sr. Life Skills Instructor Resume
Summary : Seeking a challenging and rewarding work position where can utilize previous experience to use skills and learn and develop and grow.
Skills : Computer Hardware, Documentation, Filing, Fax, Negotiation, Powerpoint, Photoshop, Research, Typing, Word, Windows, Windows Xp.
Description :
Primary responsibilities included integrating individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work, recreational, leisure, and volunteer activities.
Provided training and support need to the individuals in the community and at home.
Worked with the consumers and helped them achieve their goals based on their individual preferences and abilities.
Expert experience in medication administration, bookkeeping and symptoms, infection control, and behavioral instruction.
Responsible for program data collection, documentation, and training instruction.
Extremely reliable assisting in the management of a group home, tracking consumers' progress through the Individual Program Plans, and working with group home staff.
Provide training and support needs to the individuals in the community and at home.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Marketing
Life Skills Instructor III Resume
Headline : Over 4 years of experience in caring for elderly and people with disabilities of different ages. 2 years of customer service background working in sales at a retail store and a tanning environment.
Skills : Computer Savvy, Bilingual, Excellent Customer Service, Knowledge of Sales; Experienced Team Sales Member, Bilingual, Great at Troubleshooting Problems and Coming up with Solutions, Excellent at Multitasking, Overseeing People/Projects and Handling Money.
Description :
Maintained classroom order wrote and implemented lesson plan for thinking for Change, Health, and Wellness, Communications, Anger Management.
Evaluated students, tracked attendance and performance, reported significant information to supervisor written and verbally.
Responsibilities consisted of arranging appointments between prospective mentors and advisors for the program, checked references.
Helped Promote the organization, by preparing informational booths at public events such as the Oklahoma Cavalry basketball games.
Performed light clerical duties to help maintain the organization's necessary paperwork.
Prepared and completed a business proposal to increase sponsorship of the organization then presented it to local businesses.
Responsible for integrating individuals with disabilities into the community to participate in work recreational, leisure, and volunteer activities.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Life Skills Instructor II Resume
Objective : Seeking an position with your organization in a facility that will enhance skills and experience, learned through education and hands-on work, while being offered an opportunity for professional growth.
Skills : Administration, Social Media, Creative/ Copy Writing, Microsoft Office Suite, Fluent In Spanish.
Description :
Responsibilities for a Coach include teaching clients how to manage everyday tasks to help them gain independence and move forward in life.
Teaching and working- on one or in small groups to help clients with unique challenges develop basic life skills, such as cooking, hygiene, and money managing skills.
Knowing that clients have been demonstrating improvement through teachings.
Through there appreciation and accomplishments, they know the difference have made in their life.
This allows to feel happy and that's a major accomplishment.
Used Planning and scheduling daily activities with the clients.
Learned to manage time between clients and to make sure client reports are handed in within set deadlines.
Caring and demonstrating patience with clients when teaching them a life
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Bachelor's In Communications
Life Skills Instructor I Resume
Summary : To perform program managerial work in a professional atmosphere where knowledge and social service skills can work towards the benefit of any non profit or governmental agency.
Skills : Therap, PMT, ISP creation and implementation.
Description :
Continuous support is provided to a group of women residing in a transitional facility.
Many of the residents are overcoming trauma-related issues such as domestic violence, drug abuse, mental disorders, and homelessness.
Assistance is given through counseling and problem-solving.
Exercise of the good listening key while encouragement is offered to those working towards maintaining sobriety.
Maintaining a professional boundary with clients while establishing trust through consistent care and support.
Random alcohol and drug screens are frequently performed and oversight of medication is standard.
Help in areas of housing, education, and employment development.
Responsible for planning varied activities to add to the services outlined by the program.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelors Of Fine Arts
Life Skills Instructor/Coordinator Resume
Headline : To provide intensive case management services whereby can utilize Spanish speaking, analytical, persuasive, independent, yet team oriented and collaborative communication skills.
Skills : Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Services, Group Facilitation With Dually Diagnosed Severely Mentally Ill, Teaching/Mentoring, Accurate Documentation.
Description :
Maximized the academic, vocational, social, and recreational activity of five developmentally disabled adults, helping them avoid hospitalization.
Effectively delivered social training to participants, enabling them to better adapt to their community.
Advocated for clients, enrolled, accompanied to, and supported them in college classes, ensuring greater success in the learning process.
Instructed and modeled professional workforce behavior including; communication, teamwork, punctuality, professional attire, and grooming.
Documented progress using standard case reporting techniques.
Increased appropriate client participation in academic, vocational, social, and recreational activity.
Decreased frequency of stealing behavior in one client.
Increased ability of students to enroll and complete college coursework.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MA In Psychology
Jr. Life Skills Instructor Resume
Summary : To obtain a position in the Medical field where extensive experience will be further developed and utilized.
Full-time responsibility to plan, direct, organize, conduct and evaluate events and planned Lifestyle services to promote rich living experiences.
Develop and publish activities calendar and newsletter.
Conduct all planned activities Encourage resident participation to develop and maintain residents' fullest potential through planned activities.
Interview new and existing clients to find their interests.
Document and develop programs that appeal to all clients.
Develop and maintain an arts and crafts department.
Cultivate leisure time activities such as games, puzzles, movies, etc.
Educate residents through classes or guest speakers in such subjects as travel, health, current events, and other self-help topics.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Business
Life Skills Instructor/Advisor Resume
Objective : Experienced in multi-line telephone, transferring calls, inbound and outbound calling, scheduling meetings, ability to coordinate activities, logistic trainings, prepare purchase orders, payroll timesheets and travel requests.
Skills : Delivery Driver for Home Depot.
Description :
Worked directly with clients who had severe and persistent mental illnesses, to include personal hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, and socialization.
Medication certified to assist clients with their medication management.
Documented interactions and activities in their charts and written summaries on assigned clients.
Entered documentation and billing information into the computer system using 10-key data entry.
Answered incoming calls and entered information into computers, transferred calls to appropriate people.
Answered calls on 24-hour crisis line at night.
Inventoried supplies and placed bulk food orders for the facility.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Sociology
Life skills Instructor/Consultant Resume
Objective : Committed and motivated Administrative Assistant with exceptional customer-relation and decision-making skills. Strong work ethic, professional demeanor and great initiative. Energetic and reliable office manager skilled with working with a diverse group of people.
Skills : Work good with others, very friendly.
Description :
Organized activities that developed consumer's physical, emotional and social growth.
Physically and verbally interacted with consumers throughout the day.
Carefully monitored consumer's play activities.
Offered detailed daily reports that outlined activities.
Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
Carefully identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in consumers Offered a stimulating curriculum that accommodated all learning styles.
Mailed parents quarterly educational assessments to show progression.
Worked closely with the site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team, and other specialists.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Diploma
Associate Life Skills Instructor Resume
Summary : Life Skills Instructor is responsible for the education and development of life skills in the Child Development Program.
Instructed Adult students through the stages of self-discovery and behavior identification.
Instructed clients in self-awareness skills which included personal rights, strengths, and weakness.
Taught clients money management, hygiene, and communication skills.
Maintained consistent record of clients' behavior and progress with goals.
Helping and teaching adult clients to reach their goals also implementing new goals that would enhance their daily lives.
Used Conducted singalong,s with playing the keyboard daily.
Played for memorial services for deceased clients when asked.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Diploma
Life Skills Instructor/Supervisor Resume
Headline : Seeking a dynamic position assisting individuals with disabilities, or the administration field with an organization offering long-term career and advancement opportunities.
Provided daily assistance and support to adults with disabilities.
Distribution of prescribed medications to clients.
Provided written reports of client's progress and daily activities.
Assistance with chores, healthy cooking, personal hygiene, and daily exercise.
Assumed ownership of responsibilities to increase maximum efficiency, and take the time necessary to get the job done.
Meet tight deadlines and cope with changing work demands.
Communicate clearly and professionally verbally and written.
Reacted quickly while demonstrating good problem-solving and decision-making.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor Of Science
Life Skills Instructor Resume
Objective : Life skills instructor who excels in fast-paced environments. Extensive experience in customer service, merchandising, POS systems and cash handling.
Skills : Epic and Orca User Excellent customer service, communication.
Description :
Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in a self-contained ED and LD classroom.
Instructed students in academic areas and reading groups.
Implemented and taught a life skills program.
Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.
Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
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