Resident Instructor

At Community Residences, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Resident Instructor to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and supportive environment for our clients.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Create a positive and inclusive learning environment, developing strategies to help clients cope with daily challenges and facilitate independent performance.
2. Perform all job functions required, including lifting and transferring clients, and utilizing approved protective hold techniques to ensure safety.
3. Implement Individual Plans of Care, documenting client progress and reporting any barriers to progress.
4. Monitor medical, physical, and behavioral changes in clients, reporting changes to supervisors and documenting incidents.
5. Administer medication to clients at prescribed times, following agency policy and regulatory standards.
6. Assist with medical appointments, follow through on doctors' orders, and participate in meal planning and preparation.
7. Maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the house, properties, and vehicle, reporting repair needs to supervisors.
8. Conduct yourself in a professional manner when interacting with clients, supervisors, coworkers, families, and community members.
9. Participate in training opportunities, maintaining required training per agency policy and regulatory requirements.
10. Provide accurate accounting of agency funds and client monies, adhering to confidentiality policies.
11. Take clients on community outings, ensuring health and safety measures are followed.
12. Familiarize yourself with CRI policies and procedures, ensuring compliance.
13. Assist in developing positive neighborhood and community relationships.

Requirements:

1. Demonstrate organizational ability, experience, and effective communication skills with individuals with developmental disabilities.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of educational and behavioral programs.
3. Be willing to learn about current issues in the field of developmental disabilities.
4. Communicate with people at various ability levels.
5. Possess organizational abilities to implement programs and services enhancing individual learning.
6. Be self-motivated.
7. Be interested in improving the quality of life for individuals, household management, and teaching.
8. Display patience, encouraging attitude, optimism, energy, communication skills, and a nurturing temperament.
9. Have the ability to perform active work, both inside and outside of the program.
10. Possess a valid CT driver's license and have a good driving record, with reliable transportation.

Education:

A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience in the field of Human Services are preferred. A Bachelor's degree in a related Human Services area, in addition to experience, is also preferred.

Work Schedule:

Saturday and Sunday, 6am-2pm, and Thursday, 3pm-10pm.