Resident. Instructor

Community Residences•East Hartford, CT

24d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Resident Instructor supports youth in a residential setting by creating a positive learning environment and helping clients develop coping skills, manage daily living situations, and build independence. The role provides compassionate, consistent support to clients dealing with traumatic and emotional experiences and contributes to their therapeutic process. The instructor implements each client’s Treatment Plan (DCF) or Individual Plan of Care (DDS), tracks teaching strategies and behavior plans, documents progress and barriers, and monitors clients’ medical, physical, and behavioral status. When certified, the instructor administers and documents medication according to policy. The role also includes following behavioral and dietary plans, assisting with meals and supply purchases, maintaining the home and agency vehicle, supervising assigned family visits, and transporting clients to community and recreational activities. Work is active and takes place both inside and outside the home. The role involves working with youth who may pose a risk of harm and requires the ability to use approved protective hold techniques. The stated schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.–3 p.m., and Monday and Friday, 2 p.m.–11 p.m., totaling 34 hours.

Requirements

Valid Connecticut driver’s license and good driving record.
Must be able to perform all job functions, including lifting and transferring 70–75 pounds.
Must be able to use approved protective hold techniques and work with youth who may potentially cause harm to the employee or others.
Good to excellent oral and written communication skills.
Thoroughness and effective follow-through on daily work assignments.
Motivation and interest in improving the quality of life of the population served.
Optimistic attitude, patience, and compassion toward the population served.
Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and a professional demeanor with residents and coworkers.
Must be able to attend all required training and in-service sessions.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
At least one year of experience in the Human Services field.

Responsibilities

Create a positive learning environment and develop strategies to help clients cope with stressful social, emotional, and physical situations while supporting independent performance and mastery.
Provide compassionate support to clients dealing with past traumatic and emotional events, using understanding, limit setting, and a stable living environment.
Implement clients’ Treatment Plans (DCF) or Individual Plans of Care (DDS), document teaching strategies and behavior plans, report progress and barriers, and remain aware of each client’s current plan.
Monitor clients’ medical, physical, and behavioral changes daily; report changes to the appropriate supervisor, program manager, clinician, and/or RN; document issues and report to DCF/DDS as required.
When medically certified, administer medication at prescribed times, document administration, and report medication or documentation errors according to policy.
Follow written behavioral and dietary plans and assist with meal preparation and purchasing supplies.
Maintain cleanliness of the home inside and outside, assist with laundry, keep the agency vehicle clean, and promptly report vehicle or property maintenance needs.
Protect clients’ privacy and follow the agency’s confidentiality policy.
Interact professionally with supervisors, coworkers, consultants, clients, families, and community members.
Supervise family visitation as assigned by the Program Manager or Clinician, when applicable.
Participate in required training, in-services, staff meetings, conferences, and other required training.
Transport clients to community outings and recreational activities using agency vehicles.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned by a supervisor, clinician when applicable, program manager, or other management.
Use approved protective hold techniques to help maintain the safety of clients, coworkers, and oneself.
Perform active work inside and outside the home, including lifting and transferring clients weighing 70–75 pounds.