Residential Skills Instructor

Overview

Starting Rate: $19.00/hour

Schedule: Sunday 9am-3pm and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 3pm-11pm

There is a $500 Sign-On Bonus for external candidates who receive an offer for this role by November 3rd, 2026!

Looking for work where you can make a difference every day?

As a residential skills instructor at Advocates,you’llwork directly with adults with developmental disabilities, helping them build skills, make choices, and live as independently as possible in their homes and communities.

This is a hands-on role whereyou’llteach daily living skills, encourage independence, support personal goals, and help individuals be active members of their communities.You’llget to know the people you support, understand what matters most to them, and help turn their goals into everyday successes.

You’llalso work as part of a supportive team to implement individualized service and behavioral plans, track progress, and provide the consistency and encouragement individuals need to thrive.

Ifyou’repatient, compassionate, dependable, and enjoy helping others grow, this could betheopportunity for you.

Who We Are

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We'rea nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives.

Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of every employee and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where people can learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.

We will pay for you to get RBT certified for this position!

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Shift

Blended Shift

Responsibilities

• Implement individual service plans, behavioral plans, and treatment plans

• Track and document progress, data, and daily interactions

• Support individuals with daily routines, skill-building, and personal goals

• Promote self-advocacy, decision-making, and independence

• Facilitate community integration and meaningful activities

• Assistwith home maintenance andmaintaininga clean, welcoming environment

• Provide transportation to appointments and community activities

• Monitor and safeguard individuals’ funds as assigned

• Communicate and document any significant health, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns

• Complete clinical notes and reportsin a timely manner

• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and required trainings

• Maintain required certifications (CPR, First Aid, MAP, Safety Care, etc.)

• Provide physical intervention in crisis situations when necessary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDrequired; at least 3 years of experience in human services preferred

• Experience implementing behavioral plans and collecting datarequired

• Familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) preferred

• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and willingness to transport individuals

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Commitment to providing respectful, person-centered care

• Experience working with diverse populations strongly preferred

• Basic computerproficiencyrequired

Physical Demands:

• Full upper extremity range of motion

• Full lower extremity range of motion

• Must be able to lift furniture and/or objects/persons weighing over 50 lbs.

Physical Activity:

• Continuous: Communication

• Frequent: Standing, sitting, walking

• Occasional: Reaching with hands and arms,stoopingand crouching

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.

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Job Locations US-MA-Natick

Minimum Education Required High School Diploma/GED

Job ID 2026-13412

Organization Advocates

Type Regular Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week 36

Business Unit Developmental Services