405 - Lead Program Instructor

Marrakech•West Haven, CT

About The Position

The Lead Program Instructor provides direct care to people with developmental and physical disabilities in a Day Program. The role implements behavior, habilitation, vocational, and other team-recommended programs and procedures, while promoting community integration and safety. The instructor supports individuals with daily activities, personal hygiene, food preparation consistent with prescribed diets, active treatment, and meaningful, person-centered community experiences. The role also helps complete assessments and maintains timely, accurate documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to six 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.
Understanding of human systems—individual, group, organization, community, and society—and their major interactions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Skill in identifying and selecting natural opportunities that promote growth and goal attainment for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Skill in implementing interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Process skills required to implement services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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.