Residential Instructor

Community Residences•Windsor, CT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Instructor position involves actively working with youth in a residential setting, focusing on creating a positive learning environment and helping clients cope with various life situations. This role requires implementing treatment plans, monitoring client progress, administering medication (if certified), and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the home environment. The position also involves community-based outings and professional interaction with clients, families, and colleagues.

Requirements

Valid CT driver's license and a good driving record.
Associate's Degree preferred with at least one year experience in the Human Services field.
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.
Demonstrate appropriate boundaries with residents and coworkers maintaining a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

Perform all job functions required, including lifting and transferring 70-75lbs.
Utilize approved protective hold techniques and work with clients who may potentially cause harm.
Create a positive learning environment and develop strategies to help clients cope with stressful situations.
Demonstrate sensitivity and skills with clients dealing with past traumatic and emotional events, providing compassion, understanding, limit setting, and a stable living environment.
Implement Treatment Plan (DCF) or Individual Plan of Care (DDS), record data on teaching strategies and behavior systems, report client progress and barriers.
Monitor medical, physical, and behavioral changes in clients daily and report to supervisors.
Administer medication to clients as prescribed (if qualified) and document according to policy.
Follow written behavioral and dietary plans, assist in meal preparation and supply purchasing.
Maintain the cleanliness of the home (inside and outside), assist with laundry, and maintain agency vehicle cleanliness.
Maintain client privacy and adhere to confidentiality policies.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner when interacting with supervisors, coworkers, clients, families, and the community.
Supervise family visitation as assigned.
Participate in mandatory training, in-services, staff meetings, and conferences.
Take clients to community-based outings and recreational activities using agency vehicles.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.