Skill Instructor - Adult Training Center (Apopka)

Quest•Apopka, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time, on-call role at the Adult Training Center in Apopka. Individuals in these roles work as needed, with no guaranteed hours weekly and schedules that may vary. The position involves facilitating skill development programs, providing transportation, administering medications, assisting participants with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe working environment. The role also includes participation in meaningful day activities and vocational skill training.

Requirements

High school diploma
18 years of age or older
Valid FL Driver’s License with no major driving violations at all times, required if driver position
Read, write, and comprehend English with the ability to remain calm and communicate during a crisis

Nice To Haves

Previous working knowledge utilizing basic office equipment (washer, dryer, dishwasher, stove, oven, computer, copier, tablet, calculator, etc.)
Hoyer lift, van lift, and adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, etc.)

Responsibilities

Drive large capacity vehicles to provide transportation to program participants to/from the training center and community outings.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor self-administration of medications, follow protocol for disposal of medications, maintain medication count, and communicate with the 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 (e.g., Art, Fitness, Social, Adult Education), community inclusion trips, and other routine activities in the 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, and loading/unloading of contract work.
Implement personal care, meal, and behavior service protocols as outlined by the facility and provide care for program participants, including activities of daily living (personal hygiene needs, toileting, mealtime assistance, and repositioning).
Facilitate a safe working environment through performing routine housekeeping duties, reporting potential hazards, and consistently maintaining the assigned facility/area in a 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.