LIVING SKILLS INSTRUCTOR   Annual Scholarship Benefit Up To $1000 (for FT & PT) Looking for a valuable experience to go along with your education? Work in a positive environment teaching individuals with autism valuable life skills. Alternatives is a unique organization within human services harnessing the potential of computers to improve the quality of services. Our interactive computer kiosks provide the information needed for consistent program delivery. The data are tracked and analyzed by program managers who plan new learning opportunities on a daily basis. FT (35-40 hrs/wk) / PT (22+ hrs/wk) direct-care positions working in a residential setting in Brooklyn Park. Starting pay $13.56-13.81/hour. Regular performance reviews and raises. Use proactive approaches to meet the challenging needs of persons with autism and MR. Teach skills in such areas as communication, community integration, self-care, and domestic responsibilities using structured, computer-aided program plans. Assist individuals with community activities, leisure interests, and activities of daily living. Extensive orientation and training provided at the full hourly wage. Applicants must be a college graduate or working toward a degree with 1.5 years of college education completed or in progress. Flexible, predictable schedule includes some mornings, evenings, overnights and every other weekend. Benefits for FT positions include 2 weeks vacation, 7 sick days, and 8 holidays in the first year. Comprehensive medical and dental plans also available with employee copayment. Coverage starts from date of hire. Alternatives strives to promote from within for supervisory positions. To inquire about employment opportunities, contact the Human Resource Coordinator at (763) 560-2988, M-F 9-5 pm, or humanresources@afpwa.org. EOE Directions to Alternatives from downtown Minneapolis: 5624 73rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park Go West on 94 Take the Brooklyn Boulevard exit and turn right Stay on Brooklyn Blvd. for 1.2 miles Turn left onto Regent Ave. (stop light) Continue on Regent for 1/5 mile and Alternatives is on the right side of the street (Regent becomes 73rd)