Adult Development (AD) Instructor

FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE•Russellville, AR

11d•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 clients their Individual Program Plan objectives using positive reinforcement, and provides habilitation training in life areas required by DDS standards. The role includes maintaining curriculum and daily documentation, following program, Medicaid, DDS, policy, and compliance requirements, and supporting consumers’ progress and quality of life. The instructor may transport clients to training activities and day trips, including driving passenger vans or, at times, a personal vehicle. Driving may be required as often as daily, and employees must pass periodic driving tests and demonstrate vehicle-operation proficiency. The position also involves maintaining classrooms and training areas, organizing supplies, supervising scheduled contract work, and meeting clients’ personal care needs. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA and organizational policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (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.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems involving concrete variables and limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Ability to pass periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency operating a motor vehicle, including passenger vans.
Adequate liability coverage for any personal vehicle used to transport participants.

Responsibilities

Maintain necessary communications with the immediate supervisor.
Maintain weekly written curriculum with advisement from the Adult Development Manager.
Plan and conduct daily classes and activities with consumers.
Instruct clients on their Individual Program Plan objectives using positive reinforcement and enthusiasm.
Follow all program guidelines, including Medicaid and DDS requirements.
Provide habilitation training in life areas 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 for each client as applicable and daily DOL information for individuals who work.
Maintain and clean classrooms, training areas, and kitchens 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.
Organize and replenish class supplies and materials.
Provide Active Treatment Requirements for all Young Homes clients.
Use proper lifting techniques and hover/sling procedures.
Maintain a professional attitude and manner when interacting with clients, families, coworkers, and others.
Attend to clients’ personal care needs as needed.
Pass periodic driving tests and demonstrate proficiency operating motor vehicles, including passenger vans.
Maintain adequate liability coverage on any personal vehicle used to transport participants.
Maintain confidentiality of information regarding Friendship Community Care, Inc. and its clients in accordance with the organization’s Non-Disclosure Policy and HIPAA Policies.
Follow the Code of Conduct and Compliance Investigation Procedures, maintain consumer progress notes daily or as needed, and maintain and update consumer records on required schedules.
Perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or management.