Adult Instructor

Cerebral Palsy Inc•Two Rivers, WI

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Adult Instructor is to actively instruct in all program activities. The Adult Instructor is responsible for the development and implementation of program activities for specific instructional areas of the curriculum and is responsible for assisting with personal cares of all clients.

Requirements

Bachelor or associate degree in a human service-related field (such as therapeutic recreation, COTA, PTA, Social Work, Psychology, Human Development, or equivalent experience).
Physical ability to lift and transfer adults (minimum of 25 pounds).
Experience and/or training working with adults who have severe and multiple disabilities.
Must have a positive attitude and strong degree of professionalism at all times.
Must have the balance and coordination to assist clients in ADL tasks.
Must have the ability to verbally communicate to the clients in the program.
Successful completion of background check, lift test, communicable disease screen, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Assess client performance in specific skill areas and develop/implement written goals and objectives.
Maintain timely, accurate, and organized records of client daily progress and behavior, analyzing data for performance outcomes using electronic formats.
Maintain regular communication with service coordinators regarding client issues or concerns.
Provide appropriate assistance with personal cares for male and female clients, including toileting, feeding, dressing, and showering.
Fully participate with clients in pool activities and assist in changing rooms.
Coordinate supplemental activities in the Adult Day Service Program, such as guest speakers, music activities, community outings, and large group activities.
Participate in activity planning related to class goals.
Integrate adaptations into class activities.
Assist with the onboarding of new Adult Day Service Program employees.
Attend client Individual Program Plan, committee, and staff meetings as required.
Participate in program change and development.
Attend ongoing in-service and continuing education training.
Prepare to assume responsibilities as assigned by the Program Supervisor or Director of Adult Day Services.
Adhere to agency safety policies and procedures as communicated by the Safety Committee.