Life Skills Instructor

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

Salary : $18 - $20