Adult Development (AD) Instructor

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE INC•Siloam Springs, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Development (AD) Instructor teaches independent living skills to consumers and provides personal care assistance as needed. Key responsibilities include maintaining communication with the Immediate Supervisor, developing weekly curriculum under the guidance of the AD Manager, and planning and conducting daily classes and activities. The instructor is responsible for guiding clients on their Individual Program Plan (IPP) objectives with positive reinforcement, adhering to all program guidelines including Medicaid and DDS standards, and providing habilitation training. The role also involves completing required in-service and out-of-area training, attending meetings (which may occur after hours), ensuring compliance with the Policy and Procedures Manual, and transporting clients for training and day trips. Daily documentation, including Medicaid notes, DOL information, data sheets, progress notes, and incident reports, is essential. The instructor will also supervise contract work, organize class supplies, provide active treatment, and assist with personal care needs. Maintaining a professional attitude and strict confidentiality in accordance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure and HIPAA Policies is required. This is a safety-sensitive position that may require driving company and personal vehicles.

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 undergo periodic driving test and demonstrate proficiency in the operation of a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.
Maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.

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.
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.
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.
Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients.
Conditions of confidentiality shall be in compliance with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.