Adult Day (AD) Instructor

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE • Rogers, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Teaches independent living skills to the consumers and assist with personal care as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Required to undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.
• Employees may also be required to drive his/her own personal vehicle at times and maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
• Comply with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.
• Adhere to The Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures as read and discussed in the new employee training.

Responsibilities

• Maintains needed communications with Immediate Supervisor.
• Maintains written curriculum on weekly basis with advisement of Adult Development (AD) Manager.
• Plans and conduct daily classes/activities with the consumers.
• Instructs clients daily on their Individual Program Plan (IPP) objectives, using positive reinforcement and enthusiasm to complete goals.
• Adheres to all program guidelines, including Medicaid, DDS, etc.
• Provides habilitation training in life areas as required by DDS standards.
• Completes in-service training required by DDS and/or Administration and out-of-area training, as required.
• Attends in-house training as required by supervisor. Meetings may be after hours.
• Assures Policy and Procedures Manual is followed.
• Transports clients during training hours, as needed.
• Attends Annual Review on all Adult Education clients, upon request.
• Maintains daily Medicaid notes on each client, as applicable.
• Maintains daily DOL information for individuals who work.
• Maintains/cleans classrooms, training areas, and kitchen as directed by AD Coordinator.
• Maintains daily documentation on Data Sheets, Progress Notes, AD Goal Sheets, Young Homes daily log, etc., as required.
• Completes Behavior, Seizure, and Incident Reports, as needed.
• Supervises Contract work/Quality of products made by clients, when scheduled.
• Assists in keeping all class supplies/materials organized and replenished.
• Provides Active Treatment Requirements for all Young Homes clients.
• Complies with proper lifting techniques and hover/sling procedures.
• Always maintains professional attitude/manner when dealing with clients, families, co-workers, etc.
• Responsible for personal care needs of clients, as needed.
• Serves as Driver for participant day trips to various state locations.
• Driving may be required on as much as a daily basis.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients.
• Maintain consumers’ progress notes daily or as needed on the prescribed forms.
• Maintain consumers’ records weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly.
• File all information in consumers’ records as needed and updated as prescribed by funding sources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees