Residential Instructor

Community Residences•Newington, CT

4h•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Residential Instructor supports clients in a residential home and assists the Program Manager with daily operations. The role includes maintaining adequate staffing and client schedules, ensuring data sheets are complete, supporting staff training, and overseeing the home when the Program Manager is absent. The instructor also helps develop client programs based on Individual Plans of Service and works with consultants to ensure recommended services are followed as directed. The position involves providing staff supervision within the staffing complement, rotating on-call coverage with the manager, participating in staff meetings and interdisciplinary team processes, and maintaining positive community relationships. The Residential Instructor is expected to serve as a positive role model, follow CRI policies and confidentiality requirements, and help keep the program site clean. The role requires working with youth who may potentially cause harm and using approved protective hold techniques to promote safety. The position requires the ability to lift 70–75 pounds. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Valid Connecticut driver’s license and good driving record.
Ability to become certified in CPR and First Aid.
Medication Administration Certification within four months of hire and renewal of all required certifications.
Demonstrated organizational ability.
Ability to communicate effectively with adults who are developmentally disabled.
Ability to supervise and guide staff while acting on behalf of the Program Manager.
Knowledge of current issues in the field of Developmental Disabilities.
Ability to lift 70–75 pounds.
Bachelor’s degree; or an associate degree and one year of experience in the Human Services field; or a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in the Human Services field.

Nice To Haves

Motivation and interest in improving quality of life for the population served.
Interest in being part of a multidisciplinary teaching approach.

Responsibilities

Assist the Program Manager in maintaining adequate staffing when staff patterns are interrupted and ensure client care and activity schedules are maintained.
Ensure data sheets are current and complete.
Participate in CRI in-service training and assist with staff in-servicing as required.
Be responsible for the overall operation of the residential home in the Program Manager’s absence.
Participate in the Interdisciplinary Team process when possible, provide input, and write reports as needed.
Assist with other duties designated by the Program Manager.
Assist the Program Manager with developing programs for each client based on needs stated in the Individual Plan of Service.
Work with consultants, including Speech Therapists, OT, and PT, to ensure recommended services are followed according to the Program Manager’s direction.
Act as a positive role model for clients and staff.
Participate in staff meetings to enhance services provided to clients.
Help maintain positive relationships with the community.
Become familiar with and comply with CRI policies and procedures.
Help maintain a clean program site, including daily cleaning and vacuuming as directed by a supervisor.
Provide supervision to staff while working within the staff complement.
Rotate on-call coverage with the manager to handle staffing issues and other problems.
Use approved protective hold techniques to help keep clients, coworkers, and self safe.
Maintain consumers’ privacy and comply with CRI’s Confidentiality policy.