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Program Instructor

Posted: 12/08/2025

We are seeking a Program Instructor to join the Vista team in our Discover Program. The Program Instructor implements curriculum-based lessons, facilitates groups, evaluates and communicates progress in functional skills and systems that support students’ independent living needs.

Responsibilities for a Program Instructor include:

  • Follow/implement individualized strategies to help the student gain independence in life skills, community integration and social/cognitive areas.
  • Provide training on an individual basis so students meet their individual programmatic and personal goals.
  • Evaluate a student’s progress and provide appropriate training interventions.
Requirements for a Program Instructor include:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • One (1) year of related experience
  • Valid driver’s license and maintain acceptable safe driving record
Location: This position is based at our newly renovated Westbrook, CT campus.

Job Type/Shift Information: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 7am-3pm

Hourly Rate: $20.00

This is a Benefits and PTO (Paid Time-Off) eligible position.

About Us
We are looking to grow a diverse, inclusive and mission-driven team at Vista Life Innovations. We offer a range of competitive benefits to support this goal:
  • Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Family: A variety of paid leaves for eligible employees: Bereavement Leave, Family and Medical Leave and CT Paid Leave
  • Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
  • Basic Life Insurance: Eligible employees are provided with a $20,000 Life Insurance benefit (employer paid after 60 days of employment)
  • Flexible schedules and time off: Generous PTO providing eligible employees with paid time off that may be used for sick time, for personal reasons, holidays and vacations; and Hybrid working opportunities for eligible positions
  • Wellness: Staff retreats, employee wellness program and company-hosted events
  • Employee Assistance Program: free and strictly confidential, nationwide network of counselors
  • Medicare Concierge Program: Vista offers a free consultative program provided to all employees and retirees aged 60 and above
  • Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities. Career Path Program for volunteers and interns
  • Voluntary Benefits: Including cancer guardian, pet insurance and more!
  • Mileage Reimbursement: for all eligible employees
 
Imagine the possibilities of being part of the success story of an adult with disabilities. Here at Vista Life Innovations, we are a nonprofit, human services organization supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the various stages of life. Each member of the Vista community is supported as a person on their own journey toward greater self-reliance, personal achievement, and independence.
 
Vista is a drug-free, Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Please visit our website for more information about Vista Life Innovations and our career opportunities.

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