Residential Instructor FY 26-27 #19

Alternative Services Connecticut, Inc•Montville, CT

22h•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Instructor is responsible for daily consumer supervision and program operations, ensuring that consumer progress is accurately and promptly tracked. The role implements Agency policies and procedures to protect consumers and Agency property and helps provide a fun, safe, and healthy environment. The position includes monitoring and supporting consumers, administering medication, documenting activities and incidents, maintaining the home, providing activities and counseling, and assisting with daily living and community participation. The Residential Instructor may also perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or dual diagnoses; education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by the Agency’s insurance company throughout employment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, PMT, and DDS State Medication Administration certifications.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds, transfer individuals, and physically intervene with individuals as required.

Responsibilities

Monitor consumer behavior, implement behavior management and other applicable programs, and follow behavior support plans; document as required.
Record shift activities, incidents, consumer progress, and other relevant information in logs, Therap, and appropriate forms; prepare programmatic and statistical reports as required.
Maintain the safety, appearance, and cleanliness of the home; conduct sanitation and safety inspections and make minor repairs or alert a supervisor to larger problems.
Know consumers’ locations and follow Agency policies and procedures, including medication administration, key control, individual plans, emergency and evacuation procedures, licensing regulations, and DDS contracts.
Immediately alert appropriate personnel to problems or unusual occurrences and complete consumer or workers’ compensation incident reports accurately and promptly.
Adhere to policies, procedures, legal requirements, and program commitments established by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services, ASI, and other state and federal agencies.
Fulfill delegated responsibilities and report on assigned duties at staff meetings as required.
Advocate for consumers, serve as an appropriate role model, and treat individuals with respect and dignity.
Assist with or complete consumers’ hygiene needs.
Document consumer or visitor movement, unusual incidents, seizures, medication administration and errors, accidents, medical emergencies, and noticeable changes in consumer conduct.
Distribute medications according to each consumer’s schedule, DDS Medication Certification guidelines, and Agency policies.
Provide, organize, supervise, and participate in activities and programs for consumers, including activities with other group homes when applicable.
Provide counseling or reinforcement to assigned consumers concerning progress, problems, interests, and related matters.
Help supervise and safely transport residents to community activities, day programs, and social events.
Follow emergency procedures for fires, hurricanes, power outages, accidents, and other serious incidents.
Assist guardians, parents, and others in understanding and implementing normalization and person-centered-planning principles when working with consumers.
Immediately report violations of individuals’ rights to the Executive Director or designee and participate in investigations as directed.
Assist with shopping, meal preparation, setup, and cleanup while on duty.
Attend in-service training, seminars, staff meetings, and other professional development opportunities; provide training to Agency personnel as required.
Maintain thorough working knowledge of Agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Residential Manager, Assistant Residential Manager, or upper management.
Lift, transfer, and physically intervene with individuals as required.
Travel during daily work using an Agency vehicle or personal vehicle when required.