Facility Based Outing Instructor

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc

24d•$14

About The Position

The Facility Based Outing Instructor provides assistance to program members to achieve outcomes and action steps from their individualized service plan in the facility or community settings. Additionally, the Facility Based Outing Instructor provides assistance to individuals who need help with daily living skills, including toileting, eating, transferring, meal preparation, bathing and walking. The Facility Based Outing Instructor is also responsible for providing a safe environment. Pay is $14.00 Per Hour

Requirements

At least 21 years of age
Current, valid Tennessee driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
High school diploma or equivalent math and reading comprehension skills.
Ability to complete all required training.
Stable employment history.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with program members and staff both verbally and written.
Ability and desire to work with individuals with disabilities.
Ability to use good judgment.
Ability to follow specific written and verbal instructions

Responsibilities

Use person-centered practices in daily tasks.
Implement daily schedule.
Assist program members with completing outcomes and action steps in service plan through various community and facility activities.
Transport program members and follow Easter Seals’s transportation policies and procedures and vehicle operating procedures.
Maintain appropriate documentation and required program data (daily notes and implementation strategies), and turn in on time.
Involve program members and provide supervision in community activities and/or facility based activities.
Teach and record goals and outcomes that are to be implemented in the facility or community.
Assist program members with eating, toileting, dressing, or other self-care needs as appropriate or instructed.
Maintain a safe and positive work environment.
Carry out therapeutic goals as prescribed by licensed therapist.
Maintain a safe and positive work environment.
Ensure program members are not left unsupervised in cars, vans, home or community based settings unless it is specified in their service plan.
Adhere to all safety practices, policies and procedures.
Administer medications to program members in accordance with Easter Seals medication administration policy, as assigned.
Inform the Day Services Manager as individual program needs change.
File forms and records as required.
Perform other related tasks as required.
Maintain the upkeep of the vehicle and report safety issues to the responsible person.
Perform other related tasks as required.