• 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.