Life Skills Instructor

3 weeks ago


Norwich, Connecticut, United States Alternative Services-CT, Inc Full time

Job Summary:

The Life Skills Instructor will provide support and guidance to individuals with developmental disabilities, helping them to master independent living skills and achieve their goals.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor consumer behavior and implement consumer behavior management programs as needed.
  • Document all shift activities and incidents in the log and on consumers in Therap.
  • Provide programmatic and statistical reports as required.
  • Maintain safety, appearance, and cleanliness of the home and conduct sanitation and safety inspections of all internal and external areas of equipment/house.
  • Provide counseling or reinforcement to assigned individuals to address issues of progress, problems, interests, etc.
  • Assist in supervising and safely transporting residents to community activities, day programs, job, errands, social events, etc.
  • Know and follow emergency procedures for fire, hurricanes, power outages, accidents, or other serious incidents affecting individuals.
  • Assist guardians, parents, and other people in understanding and working towards implementing normalization/person-centered-planning principles in contact with individuals.
  • Assume responsibility for an assigned caseload of individuals in the program and perform relative duties as outlined by supervisor.
  • Report and respond to any violation of individuals' rights directly to the Executive Director or designee.
  • Attend in-service training, seminars, or other opportunities for professional development as made available by the Agency.

Requirements:

  • Minimum possession of a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.
  • Minimum two years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or that are dually diagnosed.
  • Valid drivers license and the ability to be insured by our insurance company throughout employment.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain certifications in CPR, First Aid, PMT, and DDS State Medication Administration.
  • The ability to lift up to 75 pounds, transfer, and physically intervene with individuals as required.

Accountability:

The Life Skills Instructor is directly accountable to the Individualized Supports Manager or said other person as may be substituted for the Individualized Supports Manager.



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