Residential Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to perform all job functions required. Must be able to lift and transfer 70-75lbs. The work is active and performed both inside and outside of the home.
• Must be able to utilize approved protective hold techniques in order to keep you, clients, and co-workers safe; works with youth who may potentially cause harm to you or others.
• Create a positive learning environment, develop strategies to help clients cope effectively with stressful, social, emotional and physical situations in daily living, and facilitate independent performance and mastery in these areas.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and skills with clients in dealing with reactions to past traumatic and emotional events and assist in the therapeutic process by providing compassion, understanding, limit setting and a stable living environment.
• Implement Treatment Plan (DCF) or Individual Plan of Care (DDS) based on the Interdisciplinary Team’s assessment of clients’ individual needs; record data on all identified teaching strategies, behavior systems and plans, report clients’ progress needs, and any barriers that impede the process; responsible to maintain and document an awareness of current Treatment Plan / Individual Plan of Care for each client.
• Monitor medical, physical and behavioral changes in clients on a daily basis; report any and all changes to Supervisor, Program Manager, Clinician, and / or RN. Clearly document any issues in clients’ files and report to DCF / DDS as required.
• When qualified as Medical Certified, administer medication to clients at prescribed times in accordance with Medication Administration Policy; document

administration of medication according to policy; report all errors of medication administration or documentation according to policy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must have valid CT driver’s license and a good driving record.

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Associate’s Degree preferred with at least one year experience in the Human

Services field.

2. TRAINING : Requirements of the Residential Instructor position are :

A. Physical Management Training (PMT);

B. First Aid, CPR and Medication Certification. Must obtain CPR and FA within 45 days of hire. Medication Administration Certification must be obtained within 4 months of hire and all staff are required to renew these certifications as needed.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possess good to excellent oral and written communication skills.

2. Demonstrate thoroughness and effective follow through on daily work assignments.

3. Display motivation and interest in improving the quality of life for the population served.

4. Demonstrate and maintain an optimistic attitude, patience and compassion for and with the population served.

5. Demonstrate appropriate boundaries with residents and coworkers maintaining a professional demeanor while in the workplace.

Saturday 3pm-11pm, Sunday 3pm-10pm, Monday 2pm-10pm

24 Hours