Adult Development (AD) Instructor

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Rogers, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Development Instructor teaches independent living skills to consumers and assists with personal care as needed. The instructor plans and conducts daily classes and activities, teaches Individual Program Plan (IPP) objectives using positive reinforcement, and provides habilitation training in life areas required by DDS standards. The role includes maintaining written curriculum and daily client documentation, following program and compliance guidelines, supporting active treatment requirements, and keeping classrooms, training areas, kitchen, and supplies organized. The instructor communicates with the Immediate Supervisor and, with advisement from the Adult Development Manager, maintains weekly curriculum. Duties also include attending required training and client annual reviews upon request, supervising scheduled contract work and product quality, and transporting clients for training and day trips. Driving may be required as often as daily, including operating passenger vans; employees may sometimes use a personal vehicle and must maintain adequate liability coverage when doing so. This is a safety-sensitive position. The instructor must maintain confidentiality in accordance with the organization’s non-disclosure and HIPAA policies, follow quality assurance and compliance procedures, and perform other reasonable related duties as assigned. The work environment typically has a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation if needed.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency operating a motor vehicle, including passenger vans, and pass periodic driving tests.
Maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with the organization’s policies and HIPAA procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain communication with the Immediate Supervisor.
Maintain weekly written curriculum with advisement from the Adult Development Manager.
Plan and conduct daily classes and activities with consumers.
Teach clients daily on their Individual Program Plan objectives, using positive reinforcement and enthusiasm to help them complete goals.
Follow program guidelines, including Medicaid and DDS requirements.
Provide habilitation training in life areas as required by DDS standards.
Complete required in-service, out-of-area, and in-house training; attend meetings that may occur after hours.
Follow the Policy and Procedures Manual.
Transport clients during training hours as needed and serve as a driver for participant day trips.
Attend annual reviews for Adult Education clients upon request.
Maintain daily Medicaid notes, as applicable, and daily DOL information for individuals who work.
Maintain and clean classrooms, training areas, and the kitchen as directed by the AD Coordinator.
Complete required daily documentation, including Data Sheets, Progress Notes, AD Goal Sheets, and Young Homes daily logs.
Complete behavior, seizure, and incident reports as needed.
Supervise contract work and the quality of products made by clients when scheduled.
Keep class supplies and materials organized and replenished.
Provide Active Treatment Requirements for all Young Homes clients.
Use proper lifting techniques and hover/sling procedures.
Maintain a professional manner when interacting with clients, families, and coworkers.
Assist with clients’ personal care needs as needed.
Maintain confidentiality of information concerning the organization and its clients in compliance with applicable policies and HIPAA.
Follow quality assurance and compliance procedures, including completing and maintaining consumer progress notes and records on required schedules and filing and updating records as required by funding sources.
Perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor or management.