Resident. Instructor

Community Residences•East Hartford, CT

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Resident Instructor position involves performing all essential job functions, including lifting and transferring clients (70-75lbs), and working both indoors and outdoors. This role requires utilizing approved protective hold techniques to ensure safety for oneself, clients, and coworkers, especially when working 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 and emotional events, providing compassion, understanding, limit setting, and a stable living environment to assist in the therapeutic process. The instructor will implement Treatment Plans (DCF) or Individual Plans of Care (DDS), 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 parties, and clear documentation in client files. Qualified individuals may administer medication according to policy, documenting administration and reporting errors. The role also includes following behavioral and dietary plans, assisting with meal preparation and supply purchasing, maintaining the cleanliness of the home and agency vehicle, and adhering to privacy and confidentiality policies. Professional conduct is expected in all interactions. The position may involve supervising family visitations, participating in mandatory training, and conducting community-based outings and recreational activities with clients. 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 (must obtain 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.
Motivation and interest in improving the quality of life for the population served.
Optimistic attitude, patience, and compassion for and with the population served.
Ability to demonstrate and maintain appropriate boundaries with residents and coworkers.
Maintain a professional demeanor while in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree preferred.
At least one year of 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 for self, clients, and coworkers.
Create a positive learning environment and develop strategies to help clients cope with stressful situations.
Demonstrate sensitivity and skills in dealing with clients' reactions to past traumatic and emotional events.
Implement Treatment Plan (DCF) or Individual Plan of Care (DDS) and document progress.
Monitor medical, physical, and behavioral changes in clients daily and report to appropriate personnel.
Administer medication to clients as prescribed, if medically certified, and document according to policy.
Follow written behavioral and dietary plans for each client and assist with meal preparation and supply purchasing.
Maintain the cleanliness of the home (inside and outside), assist with laundry, and maintain the agency vehicle.
Maintain client right to privacy and adhere to confidentiality policy.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner when interacting with all parties.
Supervise family visitation as assigned.
Participate in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and conferences.
Take clients to community-based outings and recreational activities.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.