Adult Development (AD) Instructor

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Siloam Springs, AR

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves teaching independent living skills to consumers and assisting with personal care as needed. Key responsibilities include maintaining communication with supervisors, developing and maintaining weekly curriculum, and planning and conducting daily classes and activities. The instructor will guide clients on their Individual Program Plan (IPP) objectives using positive reinforcement, ensure adherence to program guidelines (including Medicaid and DDS), and provide habilitation training. The role also requires completing various in-service and out-of-area training, attending meetings (potentially after hours), and ensuring compliance with policy and procedures. Daily tasks include transporting clients, attending annual reviews, maintaining detailed daily notes and documentation, and completing incident reports. The instructor will also supervise contract work, manage class supplies, provide active treatment, and adhere to proper lifting and transfer techniques. Maintaining a professional demeanor and strict confidentiality (HIPAA compliant) are essential. Driving for participant day trips is a regular requirement, necessitating periodic driving tests and potentially using a personal vehicle with adequate liability coverage. This is a safety-sensitive position.

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.
Required 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 (if driving personal vehicle).
Comply with Friendship Community Care Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.

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.
Maintains confidentiality of all information received regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and the clients.
Adhere to the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures.
Maintain and complete 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.