D152 - DD Day - CAI Instructor I

River Edge Behavioral Health•Macon, GA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility or a residential facility. Observes and monitors client’s behavior and charts observations and incidents. Provides training of 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

High School diploma or GED required.
One year of Development Disabilities experience.
Provide 2 professional references.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

CNA professional is not required but is helpful.

Responsibilities

Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one setting.
Observes and monitors 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 presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics.