Profiles Assistant Music Instructor/Direct Care

Independent Living Services•Conway, AR

About The Position

The Community Skills Trainer (CST) provides direct services to people served by Independent Living Services, working under the supervision of managers and maintaining regular contact with a supervisor. The CST is part of a team that may include consumers, service professionals, family members, and others identified in the Service Plan or Individual Program Plan (IPP). Services include supervision, training, assistance, and support in areas of need identified in those plans. The CST works one-on-one and in groups to build individuals’ life skills and improve their quality of life. Employment hours and operating days may be adjusted to meet contract obligations. Integrated supports help individuals acquire, retain, or improve the skills needed to live as independently as possible in home and community settings. Areas of support include self-direction, money management, daily living skills, socialization, community integration, mobility, communication, behavior shaping and management, and reinforcement of therapeutic services. The position requires a smartphone or tablet with internet access and location capabilities. The employee must follow ILS policies, maintain consumer and facility confidentiality, complete required documentation, and perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Preferably a high school education or equivalent.
Valid Arkansas driver's license in good standing.
Ability to safely operate vehicles, business machines, and industrial equipment necessary for program operations.
Proof of vehicle liability insurance.
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
Maintain a current negative Health Card or chest X-ray (TB skin test).
Successfully complete at least 12 hours of continuing education and position-related training annually.
Ability to observe and record programming and behavioral data.
Ability to communicate clearly with staff and consumers verbally or through other effective means.
Knowledge of independent living skills.
Smartphone or tablet with internet access and location capabilities.
Knowledge of ILS Policy and Personnel Manuals is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in areas of employment directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the job is preferred.

Responsibilities

Focus on the person receiving services and provide flexible, creative, and committed direct support.
Respect individuals’ values and facilitate their expression of choices; advocate when their preferences, needs, or talents are overlooked.
Encourage growth and autonomy while remaining attentive to reducing risk of harm.
Build respectful relationships based on mutual trust and maintain professional boundaries.
Address challenging behaviors proactively and respectfully, following ILS guidance and any individual behavior management plans.
Help individuals understand and express their rights and responsibilities, consider their options, and understand possible consequences for their physical and emotional well-being.
Provide training or assistance with self-direction, safety awareness, decision-making, money management, and daily living skills.
Support community participation, social relationships, community integration, mobility, transportation access, and independent travel.
Support communication development, including vocabulary, language expression, listening skills, and use of augmentative communication devices.
Assist with appropriate emotional expression and behavior, including acquisition of socially appropriate behaviors and reduction of inappropriate behaviors.
Conduct exercises or reinforce physical, occupational, speech, and other therapeutic programs.
Maintain professional competency through continued learning and active participation in staff meetings and trainings.
Be accountable for actions and decisions, model valued behaviors, and practice responsible work habits, including punctuality.
Complete required documentation, which may include daily data sheets, clinic notes, attendance logs, time records, incident reports, behavior reports, accident reports, and seizure reports.
Maintain strict confidentiality of consumer information and facility operations.
Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.