Resident. Instructor

Community Residences•Shelton, CT

About The Position

The Resident Instructor creates a nurturing, positive learning environment and develops strategies to help clients cope with social, emotional, and physical situations of daily living while facilitating independent performance. The role implements each Individual Plan of Care or Follow-Along Plan based on the Interdisciplinary Team’s identification of client needs, records data on teaching strategies and behavior plans, and reports client progress, needs, and barriers. The instructor maintains awareness of treatment plans covering leisure time, community experiences, public transportation, safety skills, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living. The position monitors clients’ medical, physical, and behavioral changes and reports them to the appropriate supervisor or clinical staff. It also includes documenting incidents, administering medication after certification, assisting with medical appointments and follow-through on providers’ recommendations, and supporting meal planning and dietary plans. The instructor helps maintain the home, property, and vehicle; manages petty cash and client funds as required; and takes clients on community outings while following applicable health and safety measures. The Resident Instructor is expected to conduct themselves professionally, protect individuals’ privacy and confidentiality, follow agency policies and procedures, participate in required training, use vehicles safely, and help build positive relationships with the neighborhood and community. Work is active and takes place both inside and outside the home. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Ability to perform all required job functions.
Ability to lift and transfer 70–75 pounds.
Ability to use approved protective hold techniques to help keep staff and clients safe.
Ability to perform active work both inside and outside the program.
Organizational ability and effective communication with people with developmental disabilities.
Ability to communicate with people at various ability levels.
Organizational skills to implement programs and services that enhance individuals’ learning.
Self-motivation.
Patience, an encouraging attitude, optimism, energy, communication skills, and a nurturing temperament.
Interest in improving quality of life for people, household management, and teaching.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license and a good driving record.
Reliable transportation; may be required to use a personal vehicle to transport clients.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience in the Human Services field.
Bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services area, in addition to experience.
Some knowledge of educational and behavioral programs.
Willingness to learn about current issues in the field of developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Create a nurturing, positive learning environment and develop strategies that support clients’ daily living skills and independence.
Implement Individual Plans of Care or Follow-Along Plans and record data on teaching strategies and behavior plans.
Report client progress, needs, and barriers that impede progress.
Maintain and document awareness of treatment plans, including leisure time, community experiences, public transportation, safety skills, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living.
Monitor daily medical, physical, and behavioral changes and report them to the Supervisor, RN Program Coordinator, or Program Director.
Write incident reports and submit them to the Program Coordinator or Residential Program Manager within 24 hours.
Once medication certified, administer medications at prescribed times in accordance with agency policy and DDS regulatory standards.
Immediately report medication administration or documentation errors to the RN, Program Manager, and Program Coordinator.
Monitor and assist with medical and related appointments; support follow-through on doctors’ orders and recommendations as directed by the RN.
Participate in planning, purchasing, and preparing meals within budgetary resources and ensure dietary plans are followed.
Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and upkeep of the home, property, and vehicle, and report repair needs promptly.
Interact professionally with participants, supervisors, coworkers, families, medical professionals, and community members.
Participate in required training, staff meetings, conferences, and other training opportunities, and maintain required training.
Keep accurate and auditable accounts of agency petty cash and client funds as required or requested.
Protect individuals’ privacy and follow CRI’s confidentiality policy.
Take individuals on community outings and follow the health and safety measures in their support plans.
Use the agency vehicle in accordance with state laws and safety procedures.
Learn and comply with CRI policies and procedures.
Help develop positive relationships with the neighborhood and community.