Resident. Instructor

Community Residences•Newtown, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Instructor creates a nurturing, positive learning environment and develops strategies to help clients cope effectively with social, emotional, and physical situations of daily living, supporting independent performance. The role implements each client’s Individual Plan of Care or Follow-Along Plan based on needs identified by the Interdisciplinary Team, records data on teaching strategies and behavior plans, and reports client progress, needs, and barriers. The instructor maintains awareness of individual treatment plans, including leisure time, community experiences, public transportation, safety skills, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living. The position includes monitoring and reporting daily medical, physical, and behavioral changes; preparing incident reports; and, once medication-certified, administering medication in accordance with agency policy and DDS standards. The instructor assists with appointments and follow-through on medical recommendations, supports meal planning and preparation while following dietary plans, and helps maintain the cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of the home, property, and vehicle. The role also involves community outings, safe use of an agency vehicle, household and client-fund accounting, professional interactions with clients and others, participation in required training, protection of client privacy, compliance with CRI policies, and helping foster positive community relationships. This is active work both inside and outside the home. The instructor must be able to lift and transfer 70–75 pounds and use approved protective hold techniques to promote the safety of clients, coworkers, and self. The stated schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., 40 hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of Human Services experience is listed as preferred.
Ability to perform all required job functions, including active work inside and outside the program.
Ability to lift and transfer 70–75 pounds.
Ability to use approved protective hold techniques.
Organizational ability and effective communication with people with developmental disabilities and people at various ability levels.
Some knowledge of educational and behavioral programs.
Willingness to learn about current issues in the field of developmental disabilities.
Ability to organize and implement programs and services that enhance individuals’ learning.
Self-motivation and interest in improving quality of life, household management, and teaching.
Patience, an encouraging attitude, optimism, energy, communication skills, and a nurturing temperament.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license and good driving record.
Reliable transportation; may be required to use a personal vehicle to transport clients.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or GED and at least two years of Human Services experience are described as preferred.
A Bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services area, in addition to experience, is described as preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a nurturing, positive learning environment and develop strategies that help clients manage social, emotional, and physical situations of daily living and build independence.
Implement Individual Plans of Care and Follow-Along Plans based on needs identified by the Interdisciplinary Team.
Record data on teaching strategies and behavior plans, and report client progress, needs, and barriers.
Maintain and document awareness of treatment plans, including leisure, community experiences, public transportation, safety, 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 medication at prescribed times in accordance with agency policy and DDS standards; immediately report administration or documentation errors to the RN, Program Manager, and Program Coordinator.
Monitor and assist with medical and related appointments, and help ensure doctors’ orders and recommendations are followed as directed by the RN.
Participate in meal planning, purchasing, and preparation within available budgetary resources, ensuring clients’ dietary plans are followed.
Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the house, property, and vehicle; report repair needs in a timely manner.
Interact professionally with clients, supervisors, coworkers, families, medical professionals, and community members.
Participate in required training, staff meetings, and other training opportunities, and maintain required training.
Maintain accurate, auditable accounting of agency petty cash and client funds as required or requested.
Protect individuals’ privacy and comply with CRI’s confidentiality policy.
Take individuals on community outings and follow health and safety measures in their support plans.
Use agency vehicles in accordance with state laws and safety procedures; a personal vehicle may be required to transport clients.
Learn and comply with CRI policies and procedures, and help develop positive neighborhood and community relationships.