PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
About The Position
The Day Service Program Instructor provides day support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities so they can participate in a Day Program. The role includes supporting program engagement, transporting individuals, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs). The position is allocated approximately 80% to program engagement, 10% to transportation, and 10% to ADL assistance. The instructor provides direct daily care, supports recreational activities and skill development, follows individual service and behavior support plans, and documents progress. The role also involves helping individuals follow health regimens, documenting medication, supervising self-administration, observing and reporting health changes, and maintaining supervision according to each person’s Plan of Care. InCommunity expects employees to model its mission and values of integrity, service, respect, and dignity.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Six months of experience working in human services or a related field.
- Maintain a safe driving record and comply with local traffic regulations.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to meet the stated vision requirements: close, distance, and color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct daily care, assistance with ADLs, recreational activities, and support for individuals’ learning and skill development.
- Plan and carry out daily activities with other staff, the Lead Program Instructor, and the Program Manager.
- Implement individual service plans (ISPs) and behavior support plans as written, and document progress as directed.
- Encourage individuals to express their choices by listening to their preferences and desires.
- Support individuals in following health regimens; maintain accurate medication documentation; supervise self-administration of medication; and observe and report changes in health.
- Accompany and transport individuals to recreation and community outings.
- Drive an agency van or lightweight truck to transport individuals or company personnel to assigned destinations according to schedule.
- Maintain a safe driving record and comply with local traffic regulations.
- Keep accurate daily documentation of activities, medication, ISP tracking, and other required records.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with individuals supported, families, service coordinators, and InCommunity employees.
- Serve as an effective adult role model for the individuals served.
- Complete at least 16 hours of online Relias training annually.
- Maintain supervision of individuals unless their Plan of Care specifies otherwise.
- Consult with staff about progress and problems.
- Remain on duty for assigned hours and implement the planned schedule.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
