Resident. Instructor

Community Residences•East Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Instructor position involves performing all essential job functions, including lifting and transferring up to 75lbs, and working both indoors and outdoors. This role requires utilizing approved protective hold techniques to ensure safety, as the work involves interacting with youth who may pose a risk of harm. The instructor will create a positive learning environment, develop coping strategies for clients facing stressful situations, and facilitate independent performance and mastery. A key aspect of the role is demonstrating sensitivity and skills in dealing with clients' reactions to past traumatic events, providing compassion, understanding, limit setting, and a stable living environment. The instructor will implement Treatment Plans or Individual Plans of Care, record data on teaching strategies and behavior systems, report client progress and barriers, and maintain awareness of current plans. Daily monitoring of clients' medical, physical, and behavioral changes is required, with prompt reporting to supervisors and relevant agencies. Qualified individuals will administer medication as prescribed, documenting administration and reporting any errors. Following behavioral and dietary plans, assisting with meal preparation, and purchasing supplies are also part of the responsibilities. Maintaining the cleanliness of the home and agency vehicle, assisting with laundry, and reporting maintenance needs are expected. Adherence to client privacy and confidentiality policies is mandatory. Professional conduct is expected in all interactions. The role includes supervising family visitations, participating in mandatory training, and conducting community-based outings and recreational activities. Other work-related duties as assigned by management are also part of the role.

Requirements

Valid CT driver's license and a good driving record.
Physical Management Training (PMT).
First Aid, CPR and Medication Certification (CPR and FA within 45 days of hire; Medication Administration Certification within 4 months of hire).
Ability to attend all required training and in-servicing.
Good to excellent oral and written communication skills.
Thoroughness and effective follow through on daily work assignments.
Display motivation and interest in improving the quality of life for the population served.
Demonstrate and maintain an optimistic attitude, patience and compassion for and with the population served.
Demonstrate appropriate boundaries with residents and coworkers maintaining a professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree preferred with at least one year experience in the Human Services field.

Responsibilities

Perform all job functions required, including lifting and transferring 70-75lbs.
Utilize approved protective hold techniques to ensure safety when working with youth who may potentially cause harm.
Create a positive learning environment and develop strategies to help clients cope with stressful situations.
Demonstrate sensitivity and skills with clients dealing with reactions to past traumatic and emotional events.
Implement Treatment Plan (DCF) or Individual Plan of Care (DDS) based on assessment.
Record data on teaching strategies, behavior systems, and plans; report client progress, needs, and barriers.
Maintain and document awareness of current Treatment Plan/Individual Plan of Care for each client.
Monitor medical, physical, and behavioral changes in clients daily and report to appropriate personnel.
Clearly document issues in clients’ files and report to DCF/DDS as required.
Administer medication to clients at prescribed times in accordance with policy (when medically certified).
Document medication administration according to policy and report all errors.
Follow written behavioral and dietary plans for each client.
Assist in the preparation of meals and purchasing of supplies.
Maintain the cleanliness of the home inside and outside.
Assist with all laundry care.
Maintain the cleanliness of the agency vehicle and report any maintenance needed.
Maintain client right to privacy and adhere to Confidentiality Policy.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner when interacting with supervisors, coworkers, consultants, clients, families, and the community.
Supervise family visitation as assigned.
Participate in mandatory training, including in-services, staff meetings, and conferences.
Take clients to community-based outings and recreational activities using an agency vehicle.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.