Lead Program Instructor - West Haven

Marrakech•West Haven, CT

About The Position

The Lead Program Instructor provides direct care to individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in a Day Program. The role implements behavioral, habilitation, and vocational programs while promoting community integration and safety. The instructor supports individuals with daily activities, including hygiene, and provides active treatment. The role also supports prescribed diets and food consistency, helps complete assessments, and maintains required supervision during community activities. The instructor fosters community belonging through person-centered activities and meaningful community experiences, models positive adult roles, and completes required documentation accurately and on time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3 to 6 months of related experience and/or training, or a human service training certificate.
Experience using basic computer programs.
Valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
Ability to obtain Department of Developmental Services Medication Certification.
Ability to obtain a Connecticut Public Service License, if applicable.
Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid certification, as required by the program site.
Ability to obtain PMT certification.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with daily activities, including hygiene functions.
Implement behavioral goals, teaching strategies, monitoring procedures, exercise programs, and other team-recommended programs and procedures.
Assist with completing individual assessments.
Supervise and assist with preparing food according to individuals’ prescribed diets and food consistency requirements.
Provide active treatment to individuals.
Model positive adult roles in the community.
Foster community belonging through appropriate, person-centered activities.
Provide meaningful community experiences to individuals.
Maintain the specified level of supervision of individuals in the community.
Complete case notes, communication logs, program records, incident reports, abuse and neglect reports, safety reports, fire drills, timesheets, mileage forms, and other required documentation accurately and on time.