DSP -Lead Instructor - 40 hours/week
About The Position
The Lead Instructor assists the Residential Services Manager with administrative functions and provides direct care support to residents. The position helps ensure compliance with regulations established by relevant regulatory bodies and policies established by the CCARC Board of Directors, and stays current on trends and information related to supporting people with disabilities and their physical, emotional, and mental health. The role supports staff training and program documentation, helps coordinate staffing coverage and schedules, and reviews medical records and follow-up. The Lead Instructor serves as a mentor and role model to direct support professionals, communicates with care teams and external contacts, and provides personal, medical, social, nutritional, and household support to participants. The position also responds to emergencies, manages and records household and individual funds, follows safety and infection-control procedures, and participates in required training and meetings.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Valid Connecticut driver’s license and eligibility to be insured by the Agency’s carrier.
- Individual Home Support employees must have a vehicle for use and maintain adequate insurance.
- Complete the Agency’s Employee Training.
- Complete required certification and training, including CPR, First Aid, PMT (Psychological/Physical Management Training), and DDS Medication Administration.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Physical and emotional health sufficient to complete duties effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to perform lifting and transferring activities; the role may require restraining residents or program participants and may involve risk of injury from abusive or assaultive residents.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft products, email, and Therap is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Manager in training staff on individual programs and goals, and review individual program data for accuracy and completeness.
- Arrange coverage at the Manager’s direction for planned staff absences or open positions; assist with on-call coverage and ask substitute and part-time staff first to cover open shifts.
- Assist the Manager with the monthly staffing schedule and obtain the Manager’s final approval before posting it.
- Review the accuracy of Kardex, doctors’ orders, and required follow-up regarding individual medical concerns; keep the Manager, Nurse, Day Services programs, and other appropriate parties informed of changes.
- Mentor and serve as a role model to direct support professionals, reinforcing best practices.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively in writing and verbally with care teams, family members, guardians, DDS, and external healthcare providers; share daily observations and report physical or behavioral changes while following documentation and record-keeping requirements.
- Coordinate health- and hygiene-related appointments with appropriate parties.
- Provide personal care, hygiene assistance, treatments, medication administration, vital-sign recording as needed, and supply and medication ordering.
- Educate participants in personal hygiene, grooming, and behavioral conduct, and act as a role model to support their self-esteem.
- Coordinate and lead social and recreational activities and shopping for food and clothing, including safe transportation of participants.
- Coordinate general housekeeping and collect and change laundry.
- Monitor residents during meals according to each individual’s food consistency guidelines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and respond appropriately to emergencies.
- Manage and record the use of household petty cash, food, house money, and individuals’ money in accordance with CCARC Board of Directors policies.
- Collaborate to resolve conflicts, obstacles, and challenges, seeking guidance from the Manager and team members as needed.
- Follow universal precautions, OSHA standards, infection-control policies and procedures, and department, home, and shift procedures.
- Maintain good daily attendance.
- Attend and participate in mandatory in-services, staff meetings, and conferences as required.
- Perform other tasks and duties as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
