STRIVE U Life Skills Training Coordinator
Life Skills Training Coordinator
Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm
STRIVE U is a 2 year post-secondary program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. We serve people aged 18-26 in our 24-hour residential program. Throughout the 2 years students learn independent living skills with the goal of living as independently as possible in their own apartment upon graduation. Start date is July 28th, 2025.
STRIVE U is currently seeking a full-time Life Skills Training Coordinator. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the successful day-to-day academic and life skills training process through establishing a healthy, safe, and fun learning and living environment. Additionally, you will display competency in developing, modifying, and teaching STRIVE U residential curriculum in accordance with a “hands-on” approach to special education. The Life Skills Training Coordinator teaches independent living and social skills curriculum in learning group at SMCC twice a week and works with staff and students to develop tools to teach life skills outside of the classroom in a 1:1 setting. These skills include tasks like cleaning, cooking, budgeting, nutrition, menu planning, laundry, and more. This position requires an undergraduate degree in special education, teaching, or a related field. This position is considered a key member of the STRIVE U leadership team, and will be part of the on-call rotation. As such, schedule must be flexible as some evenings and weekends are required.
Requirements:
- Minimum of two years of college education and relevant experience, or Undergraduate degree in special education, teaching, or a related field preferred
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in either teaching or training
- A valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, valid inspection sticker, and insurance
Responsibilities Include:
- Ability to adapt and individualize programs and lessons as needed.
- Assisting in training employees in STRIVE U residential curriculum.
- Teaching and modeling daily living skills to help prepare students for life after graduation.
- Be part of the on-call rotation.