CAI Instructor 1

River Edge Behavioral Health Center • Macon, GA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

CAI Instructor I: Assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility, or in a residential facility. Observe and monitor the client’s behavior and chart observations and incidents. Provides training in basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment. May assist with meal preparation, ensuring or encouraging client group activity, providing transportation, and/or limited case management.

Requirements

• Ability to observe and monitor participants’ behavior.
• Ability to assist and supervise participants with daily living activities.
• Knowledge of agency confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of individualized plans.
• Ability to develop individualized plans.
• Knowledge of the documentation process.
• Ability to build relationships with community providers.
• Knowledge of pertinent state, federal, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to serve as a liaison between all interested parties.
• Ability to serve as a member of the treatment team to develop participants’ goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of program area.
• Ability to prepare area-specific reports.
• Knowledge of available resources.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities.
• Ability to plan recreational activities for participants.
• Ability to participate in supportive guidance, consumer staffing, and service training.
• Knowledge of agency safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate state vehicles following all safety laws and procedures.
• Ability to identify and report facility repairs and equipment problems.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to complete participant orientation sessions.
• Ability to identify disruptive behavior.
• Ability to train participants in personal hygiene and other daily living activities.
• Ability to recognize contributions and celebrate accomplishments.
• Ability to conduct individual and group training sessions for participants.
• Knowledge of agency-accepted disciplinary techniques.
• Knowledge of agency-accepted group/interview techniques.
• Ability to develop teaching aids.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of Development Disabilities experience.
• Provide 2 professional references.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• A CNA professional is not required but is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Must be willing to transport clients using company van and or company bus.
• Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in a one-on-one setting.
• Observe and monitor client behavior.
• Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
• Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned consumer/student.
• Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
• Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities.
• Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained during day services hours.
• Occasionally, this position may be required to cover Day centers.
• Occasionally, assists in the presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics.

Benefits

• Diversity and Inclusion: River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
• Drug-Free Workplace: River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED