Residential Instructor FY 21-22 #76
Company: Alternative Services - Connecticut, Inc
Location: Groton
Posted on: August 8, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionShifts as Follows:FridayOFFSaturday4 pm - 12
amSundayOFFMondayOFFTuesday12 am - 8 amWednesday12 am - 8
amThursday12 am - 8 amGENERAL FUNCTION:The Residential Instructor
is responsible for the daily aspects of consumer supervision and
program operations. Ensures all consumer progress is followed
accurately and in a timely manner. Implements all Agency policies
and procedures pertaining to the safety and welfare of the
consumers and Agency property. Provides a fun, safe and healthy
environment for the individuals.QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum possession of a High School Diploma or a G.E.D.
- Minimum two years experience working with individuals with
developmentally disabilities or that are dually diagnosed.
Experience requirement may be substituted with education on a year
for year basis.
- Valid drivers license and the ability to be insured by our
insurance company throughout employment. Individual may be required
to travel in the course of their daily work using the Agency
vehicle or their own vehicle.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
- The ability to obtain and maintain certifications in CPR, First
Aid, PMT and DDS State Medication Administration.
- The ability to lift up to 75 pounds, transfer and physically
intervene with individuals as required. ACCOUNTABILITY:The
Residential Instructor is directly accountable to the Residential
Manager or said other person as may be substituted for the
Residential Manager.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor consumer behavior and implement consumer behavior
management programs or other programs as applicable. Document
everything on appropriate forms.
- Document all shift activities and incidents in the log and on
consumers in Therap.
- Provide programmatic and statistical reports as required.
- Maintain safety, appearance and cleanliness of home. Conduct
sanitation and safety inspections of all internal and external
areas of equipment/house. Make minor repairs and/or alerts
supervisor to potential major problems.
- Maintain a professional attitude with co-workers, management,
outside agencies, etc.
- Responsible to know consumers location at all times and has
knowledge of and implements all Agency policies and procedures
governing Agency operations including: Medication administration
policies, key control, following consumer's IP's, evacuation and
emergency procedures, etc, compliance with licensing regulations,
and DDS contracts.
- Alert appropriate personnel immediately regarding problems or
unusual occurrences. Complete incident reports pertaining to
consumers and/or workers compensation in a timely and accurate
manner.
- Alert appropriate personnel immediately regarding problems or
unusual occurrences. Complete incident reports pertaining to
consumers and/or workers compensation in a timely and accurate
manner.
- To implement and adhere to all policies, procedures, and/or
legal and program commitments to consumers as required by the
Connecticut Department of Developmental Services, ASI and other
state agencies and federal agencies.
- To fulfill delegated responsibilities and report at staff
meetings on such duties as required.
- Act as an advocate and appropriate role model for consumers,
and to treat individuals with respect and dignity.
- Assist or complete any necessary hygiene needed for
consumers.
- Document on appropriate forms all activity pertaining to the
welfare of the home or consumer. This is to include but not limited
to the following areas:
- Consumer/Visitor movement to or from home.
- Unusual incidents involving consumers, staff or other persons
affecting the home.
- Seizures, the administration of medication, medication errors,
accidents or other medical emergencies.
- Noticeable changes in consumer conduct, either positive or
negative.
- Distribute all medications according to each consumer's
medication schedule and DDS Medication Certification guidelines and
Agency policies.
- Provide activities or programs (internally and externally) for
consumers during each shift. Organize, supervise and interact with
consumers from home and other group homes if applicable according
to the needs and wants of the consumers.
- Provide counseling or reinforcement to assigned consumers in
order to address issues of progress, problems, interests, etc.
- Assist in supervising and safely transporting residents to
community activities, day programs, social events, etc.
- Know and follow emergency home procedures for fire, hurricanes,
power outages, accidents or other serious incidents affecting
residents.
- Assist guardians, parents and other people in understanding and
working towards implementing normalization/person-centered-planning
principles in contact with consumer.
- Report and immediately respond to any violation of individuals'
rights directly to the Executive Director or designee. Participates
in investigations as directed by the Executive Director or
designee.
- Assist in shopping, meal preparation, set-up and clean-up when
on duty.
- Attend in-service training, seminars or other opportunities for
professional development as made available by the Agency. Provide
training for Agency personnel as required. Actively participates in
staff meeting, trainings, etc.
- Has thorough working knowledge of Agency policies and
procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by the Residential Manager, Assistant
Residential Manager or from the upper management
team.EVALUATIONS:The Residential Instructor is evaluated by the
Residential Manager, three (3) months and six (6) months from date
in position and annually thereafter.(Please note the intent of this
job description is to provide a representative summary of the major
duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this
position. Residential Instructors may be required to perform other
job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this
description.)
Keywords: Alternative Services - Connecticut, Inc, New England , Residential Instructor FY 21-22 #76, Education / Teaching , Groton, Northeast
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