Resident. Instructor

Community Residences•Manchester, CT

4h•$19 - $20•Onsite

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 Individual Plans of Care and Follow-Along Plans based on the Interdisciplinary Team’s identification of client needs, documents teaching strategies and behavior plans, and reports client progress, needs, and barriers. It also monitors clients’ medical, physical, and behavioral changes; supports medication administration once medication-certified; assists with appointments and follow-through on medical recommendations; and helps plan, purchase, and prepare meals in accordance with dietary plans and available budgets. The Resident Instructor maintains the cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of the home, property, and vehicle; maintains accurate records of petty cash and client funds; protects individuals’ privacy and confidentiality; and takes individuals on community outings while following support-plan safety measures and applicable driving laws. The role requires professional interaction with clients, families, colleagues, medical professionals, and community members, participation in required training, compliance with agency policies and DDS requirements, and support for positive neighborhood and community relationships. The work is active and takes place inside and outside the home. The schedule listed is Saturday and Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Requirements

Be able to perform all required job functions and lift and transfer 70–75 pounds.
Be able to use approved protective-hold techniques to maintain the safety of oneself, clients, and coworkers.
Demonstrate organizational ability and effective communication with people with developmental disabilities and people at varying ability levels.
Demonstrate some knowledge of educational and behavioral programs.
Be willing to learn about current issues in the field of developmental disabilities.
Be able to organize and implement programs and services that support individuals’ learning.
Demonstrate self-motivation, patience, an encouraging attitude, optimism, energy, communication skills, and a nurturing temperament.
Be interested in improving quality of life, household management, and teaching.
Be able to perform active work inside and outside the program.
Possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license and a good driving record.
Have reliable transportation and be able to use a personal vehicle to transport clients if required.
A high school diploma or GED is listed; a bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services area is preferred.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in Human Services is preferred.
A bachelor’s degree in a related Human Services area, in addition to experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a nurturing, positive learning environment and develop strategies to help clients manage daily social, emotional, and physical situations and build independence.
Implement Individual Plans of Care and Follow-Along Plans based on identified client needs; document teaching strategies and behavior plans, and report progress, needs, and barriers.
Maintain awareness of individual treatment plans, including plans for leisure time, community experiences, public transportation, safety skills, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living.
Monitor clients’ medical, physical, and behavioral changes and report observations to the appropriate supervisor or program staff.
Complete incident reports and submit them to the Program Coordinator or Residential Program Manager within 24 hours.
Once medication-certified, administer medication at prescribed times according to agency policy and DDS standards; immediately report medication administration or documentation errors to the RN and program managers/coordinators.
Monitor and assist with arranging medical and other related appointments; support follow-through on doctors’ orders and recommendations as directed by the RN.
Participate in planning, purchasing, and preparing meals within budget and ensure clients’ dietary plans are followed.
Maintain the appearance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the home, property, and vehicle; report repair needs promptly.
Interact professionally with clients, supervisors, coworkers, families, medical professionals, and community members.
Participate in required training, staff meetings, conferences, and other training opportunities; maintain required training.
Keep accurate, auditable accounts of agency petty cash and client funds as required or requested.
Protect individuals’ privacy and follow the organization’s confidentiality policy.
Take individuals on community outings, follow health and safety measures in their support plans, and use agency vehicles in accordance with state laws and safety procedures.
Learn and comply with agency policies and procedures.
Help develop positive relationships with the neighborhood and community.