Residential Instructor (Direct Care Professional)

BETTER COMMUNITY LIVING INC • Wall Township, NJ

103d • $18 - $20

About The Position

This part-time position is located in the Greater New Bedford Area, specifically in New Bedford, MA. The role requires working 33 hours per week, primarily during evening hours from Sunday to Wednesday. The position involves attending to the daily needs of consumers, fostering their independence, and teaching essential life skills. Additional compensation is provided for weekend shifts.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have had a current US drivers license for 3 years.
• Time management and writing skills
• Successful applicants must be able to successfully pass a CORI check, Drug Test, and a Driving Record Check.
• All applicants must be able to become First Aid, CPR, Human Rights, Safety Care, and MAP certified within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• 6 months experience in human services

Responsibilities

• Attend to the daily needs of consumers on an individual basis as well as foster increased independence and self-determination.
• Teach socialization skills and activities of daily living including household maintenance, self-care and hygiene, self-awareness and human development, menu planning, food shopping and preparation, money management skills/budgeting, transportation and community orientation, consumer skills, and utilization of community resources.
• Record and appropriately utilize necessary data, daily progress notes, staff log and complete all other ISP and program required documentation.
• Supervise and document self-administration of consumer medications as well as administer and document consumer medications as prescribed by a physician in accordance with agency and program procedures.
• Required to attend all staff training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental options.
• Tuition assistance.
• 401k options.
• Life insurance options for all eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees