Resident. Instructor

Community Residences•Meriden, CT

About The Position

The Resident Instructor creates a nurturing, positive learning environment and helps clients develop strategies to manage social, emotional, and physical situations in daily life and perform tasks independently. The role implements individualized plans of care and follow-along plans, tracks teaching strategies and behavior plans, documents progress and barriers, and supports clients with leisure activities, community experiences, public transportation, safety skills, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living. The Resident Instructor monitors and reports changes in clients’ medical, physical, and behavioral conditions; completes incident reports; and, once medication certified, administers medication according to agency policy and regulatory standards. The role also assists with appointments and doctors’ recommendations, meal planning and preparation, household and vehicle upkeep, client outings, and accurate management of petty cash and client funds. The position requires professional interactions, confidentiality, compliance with agency policies, ongoing training, and support for positive community relationships. This is active work performed both inside and outside the home. The employee must be able to lift and transfer 70–75 pounds and use approved protective hold techniques. A valid Connecticut driver’s license, a good driving record, and reliable transportation are required; the employee may need to use a personal vehicle to transport clients. The schedule is described as “20 hour flex over 7 days 20.”

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience in Human Services is preferred.
Demonstrated organizational ability and effective communication with people with developmental disabilities.
Some knowledge of educational and behavioral programs.
Willingness to learn about current issues in the field of developmental disabilities.
Ability to communicate with people at various ability levels.
Organizational ability to implement programs and services that enhance individuals’ learning.
Self-motivation.
Interest in improving quality of life for people, household management, and teaching.
Patience, an encouraging attitude, optimism, energy, communication skills, and a nurturing temperament.
Ability to perform active work inside and outside the program.
Ability to lift and transfer 70–75 pounds.
Ability to use approved protective hold techniques.
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 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 that help clients manage daily social, emotional, and physical situations and perform independently.
Implement Individual Plans of Care and Follow-Along Plans based on needs identified by the Interdisciplinary Team; document teaching strategies, behavior plans, progress, needs, and barriers.
Maintain and document awareness of individual treatment plans, including leisure time, community experiences, public transportation, safety skills, personal hygiene, and activities of daily living.
Monitor clients’ medical, physical, and behavioral changes daily and report changes to the appropriate supervisor or program staff; complete incident reports within 24 hours.
Once medication certified, administer prescribed medication in accordance with agency policy and regulatory standards, and immediately report administration or documentation errors.
Monitor and assist with medical and related appointments, and support follow-through on doctors’ orders and recommendations as directed by the RN.
Participate in meal planning, purchasing, and preparation within budgetary resources and ensure clients’ dietary plans are followed.
Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and upkeep of the house, property, and vehicle; 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; maintain required training.
Maintain accurate, auditable accounting of agency petty cash and client funds as required or requested.
Protect individuals’ privacy and comply with the agency’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.