Life Skills Instructor- Provisional (LSI, DSP, DCW)
Company: Alternative Services Connecticut, Inc
Location: South Windsor
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Shifts as Follows:Friday OFFSaturday 9 am - 4 pmSunday 9 am - 4
pmMonday 3 pm - 11 pmTuesday 3 pm - 11 pmWednesday OFFThursday
OFFGENERAL FUNCTION:The Life Skills Instructor is responsible to
serve individuals in a supportive and guiding role and to assist
their mastery of independent living skills. Implements all Agency
policies and procedures pertaining to the safety and welfare of the
individuals. Acts as a role model by promoting fun, safe and
healthy activities 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 Life Skill Instructor is directly
accountable to the Individualized Supports Manager or said other
person as may be substituted for the Individualized Supports
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.Provide counseling or reinforcement to assigned
individuals in order to address issues of progress, problems,
interests, etc.Assist in supervising and safely transporting
residents to community activities, day programs, job, errands,
social events, etc.Know and follow emergency procedures for fire,
hurricanes, power outages, accidents or other serious incidents
affecting individuals. Immediately notifies supervisor in all
emergency situations.Assist guardians, parents and other people in
understanding and working towards implementing
normalization/person-centered-planning principles in contact with
individuals.Serve the individuals in a supportive and guiding role
and to assist their mastery of independent living skills (i.e.,
personal management, household management, nutritional awareness,
survival-oriented academic skills, money management, human
sexuality, safety and health, community participation, social
skills, time management, etc).Assume responsibility for an assigned
caseload of individuals in the program and to perform relative
duties as outlined by supervisor including goal work, program
planning and completion of individuals daily/weekly/monthly
paperwork.To establish with assigned individuals and to adhere to
own work schedule within guidelines as approved by supervisor.
Understands that this is a field position.Report and immediately
and 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.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
polices and procedures.Distribute all medications according to each
consumer's medication schedule and DDS Medication Certification
guidelines and Agency policies.Provide counseling or reinforcement
to assigned consumers in order to address issues of progress,
problems, interests, etc.Assist in supervising and safely
transporting individuals to community activities, day programs,
social events, etc.Assist in shopping, meal preparation, set-up and
clean-up when on duty.Other duties as assigned by the
Individualized Supports Manager or from the upper management
team.EVALUATIONS:The Life Skill 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. Life Skill 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 , Life Skills Instructor- Provisional (LSI, DSP, DCW), Education / Teaching , South Windsor, Northeast
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