Skill Instructor - Adult Training Center (Tampa)

Quest•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, on-call role at the Adult Training Center in Tampa. Individuals in these roles work as needed, with no guaranteed hours weekly, and schedules may vary. The Skill Instructor is responsible for facilitating skill development programs, providing transportation, administering medications, assisting with personal care, and ensuring a safe working environment.

Requirements

High school diploma (required)
18 years of age of older (required)
Read, write and comprehend English with the ability to remain calm and communicate during a crisis (required)

Nice To Haves

Valid FL Driver’s License with no major driving violations at all times (preferred)
Previous working knowledge utilizing basic office equipment (computer, copier, tablet, calculator, etc.) (preferred)
Hoyer lift, van lift, and adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc.) (preferred)

Responsibilities

Drive large capacity vehicles to provide transportation to program participants to/from training center and community outings.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor self-administrations of medications, follow protocol for disposal of medications, maintain medication count and communicate with pharmacy as needed.
Facilitate skill development programs for assigned participants including required instruction, assistance, prompting and documentation.
Actively participate in ideas, suggestions and feedback on assigned skill development programs.
Actively facilitate, assist and encourage program participants to participate and engage in meaningful day activities (i.e., Art, Fitness, Social, Adult Education), community inclusion trips and other routine activities in program schedule through own involvement and participation.
Actively participate in ideas, suggestions and feedback on meaningful day activities.
Ensure outlined processes and timelines are met in relation to paid vocational skill training, including assisting in contract work, performing quality assurance for contract work, loading/unloading of contract work, etc.
Implement personal care, meal and behavior service protocols as outlined by facility and provide care for program participants, including activities of daily living (personal hygiene needs, toileting, mealtime assistance and repositioning).
Facilitate safe working environment through performing routine housekeeping duties, reporting of potential hazards, and consistently maintaining assigned facility/area in safe and clean manner.
Report to work during inclement weather to ensure adequate supervision and care of all individuals in the home. This may include sheltering in place during a hurricane.